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Home » Holiday Cookies » Gluten Free Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Gluten Free Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Oct 29, 2018 · Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 21 Comments

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Gluten free coconut oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are chewy, delicious, and so easy to make! These allergy friendly cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie party or bake sale.

vegan gluten free coconut oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips on a parchment lined cookie sheet

Sometimes you’re in the mood to bake, but you just don’t have the time to get too fancy. These are the cookies to make when time is short.

These gluten free coconut oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are very easy to make – they’re so simple, and so delicious! I love chocolate and coconut together, and the little bit of sea salt on top makes these simple cookies stand out.

These coconutty chocolate chip cookies make a regular appearance at our house…there’s something about them that makes them just a little too easy to eat! Enjoy these treats at a holiday cookie party – these would be great on a dessert table with some gluten free shortbread and chocolate oatmeal lace cookies.

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simple coconut oat cookies with chocolate chips in an aqua bowl

Ingredient Notes

  • Certified Gluten Free Oats – Sometimes there is confusion about whether or not oats are gluten free. They are gluten free, but regular oats can be cross contaminated if they are manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat. If you want to be sure they are gluten free, ONLY purchase oats that are labeled certified gluten free. Read more about oats and the gluten free diet here.
  • Coconut Oil – This cookie recipe calls for solid coconut oil, so don’t melt it before adding it to the bowl. If you use melted coconut oil the texture of these cookies will be different.
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chips – I used Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips. You could also use chocolate chunks or white chocolate chips if you prefer. You could even use chocolate shavings from a dairy free chocolate bar if you like.
  • Brown Sugar – Brown sugar adds a nice flavor to these cookies, but you could also use regular sugar, turbinado sugar, or coconut sugar if you prefer.

Substitutions

If you aren’t gluten free, feel free to make these with regular flour. And if you don’t have coconut oil, you can use vegan buttery spread, or regular dairy butter. Be creative! If you’d like to add coconut flakes, cacao nibs, or pumpkin seeds, go ahead! These will still be delicious.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the solid coconut oil and brown sugar.
sugar and coconut oil
  1. Add the gluten free flour, baking soda, salt, applesauce, and non-dairy milk. Stir in the gluten free oats and chocolate chips.
coconut oat chocolate chip batter
  1. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
chocolate chip coconut cookies before baking
  1. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool before moving them off the cookie sheet.
cookies after baking

Freezing Instructions

The finished cookies can be frozen, just store them in a ziploc freezer bag. You can also freeze this cookie dough to bake later. Just drop the dough onto a cookie sheet, then freeze until solid. Once frozen, store the cookie dough in a freezer bag for up to three months.

gluten free coconut oatmeal cookies in a bowl

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gluten free dairy free chocolate chip coconut oatmeal cookies
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Gluten Free Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Gluten free coconut oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and so delicious. These are perfect for an afternoon snack with a cup of hot cocoa.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword chewy, easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 101 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons organic coconut oil solid, not melted
  • â…œ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 Tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup certified gluten free oats
  • ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cream the solid coconut oil and the brown sugar. Add the non-dairy milk and applesauce and mix.

  3. Add the gluten free flour, sea salt, and baking soda, and mix until smooth.
  4. Turn off mixer and add the oats and chocolate chips, then stir by hand.

  5. Drop by tablespoons onto the cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

  6. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt as soon as you take them out of the oven. Cool on wire racks.

Recipe Notes

If your kitchen is really warm and your dough seems to get too soft, you can pop it in the fridge for a few minutes. Don’t leave it in too long or it will get too hard to scoop out.

Different gluten free flour blends act differently, so if you mix your dough and it seems too wet, you can add a few more oats.

Nutrition facts are for one cookie.

Store cookies in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about five days.

 

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Sodium
 
45
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
42
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
5
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
13
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! Thanks for following along for all of these gluten free Christmas cookie recipes! To find them all, click here: 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Cookies.

chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

This post was originally published in December 2013. It has been updated with an improved recipe and new photos.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Katie

    April 27, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. meagan mckinney

    December 18, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    i tried these as well and they flattened out ! I’ve made similar ones without coconut oil and i think for me that was the problem, i added ground chia seeds and it seemed to help!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 19, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      Good idea adding chia seeds! I’m sorry they flattened out!

      Reply
  3. Amy

    November 14, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I subbed a lot … mashed bananas instead of applesauce, 4 tbls of earth balance and 1 of coconut oil (for some reason I find the flavor of coconut oil overpowering in baking, even though I love coconut), unsweetened vanilla coconut milk instead of almond milk. Then I added perhaps 1/3 cup shredded coconut.

    They came out less chewy and less flat than I would have liked. But pretty good texture and great flavor …my kids loved them.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      November 15, 2015 at 7:56 am

      I love your substitutions, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Azu

    March 20, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    These cookies look fantastic!! I will try them with oat flour. Thanks for sharing. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 24, 2015 at 12:28 am

      I hope you enjoy them! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  5. Amanda

    January 27, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    I’ve made these several times and they are SO yummy, especially right out of the oven! I noticed that a few people have said theirs flattened out. That did happen to me once when I made them at a friends house, and I couldn’t figure out what the problem was. Possibly could have been the applesauce – I usually just blend 1 apple with a little water – and I think that time I used to much water on accident. Otherwise I have no clue why they went flat becuase everything else was the same except for the oven. Overall great recipe!

    Reply
  6. Jodi

    August 23, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    I just made these and they turned out incredible! I did have to guesstimate the amount of oats as you suggested. I used Bob’s Red Mill Flour and regular milk since I can still have that. Next time will make a much bigger batch!

    Reply
  7. Lisa

    April 22, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Hi, can I substitute another oil for coconut oil? I am looking for a great oatmeal chocolate chip cookie but my husband doesn’t like coconut. Thanks for your help!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 23, 2014 at 8:38 am

      I have not tried them with another oil, but you could try vegan butter, or regular butter if you are not vegan, or maybe canola oil, but I can’t guarantee the results. I would also add vanilla for a little more flavor since you won’t have the coconut flavor.

      Reply
  8. Zulema Urena

    March 04, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I just baked these and they completely flatened out :(
    I used almond flour as it was the only flour I have. Could this be it?

    Reply
  9. Linsey

    January 29, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    On no grace why did that happen? im going to make these today. I am subbing gf flour for ap bc that is all i have, and i just ran out of almond milk so im using so..

    Reply
    • Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating

      January 29, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      All purpose flour should be just fine, if anything they will rise a bit more. I did use the coconut oil when it was a solid, not melted, that would also make a difference.

      Reply
  10. Grace

    January 29, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I am currently making these, and the cookies completely flattened out.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating

      January 29, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      I’m sorry to hear that, Grace! I did use the coconut oil when it was solid, not melted, and it could also depend on the brand of gluten free flour that you used! My go to is Trader Joes or Namaste Perfect Flour blend.

      Reply
  11. Kim

    January 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Can’t wait to try these! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating

      January 29, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  12. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    December 20, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Oatmeal & cocunut? Yum! Bet these cookies have a great chew. Thanks for all the fabulous cookie recipes : )

    Reply

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