Chewy, delicious oatmeal cookies have a surprising addition – fresh strawberries! These strawberry oatmeal cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
You love oatmeal cookies, and you also love strawberry shortcake. What’s the best way to enjoy those two flavors? Strawberry oatmeal cookies, of course!
These cookies are tender, chewy, sweet, and have the delicious summer flavor of strawberries inside. They are bursting with fresh berry goodness. Plus, the strawberries add a beautiful pop of color!
If you’re like me, and still enjoy baking even in the summer months, these are the cookies for you. Give them a try, and see if you love them as much as we do!
The addition of fruit to oatmeal cookies makes these a great breakfast on the go option, too.
You may associate berries + oatmeal with muffins, but you’ll be surprised at how well berries work in cookies. The fresher and sweeter the strawberries, the better (obviously) but that shouldn’t be a problem because we are right in the middle of strawberry season.
You don’t want to overbake these strawberry oatmeal cookies – they need to be nice and chewy. Bake them just until golden brown and they’ll be perfect!
Can I use dried strawberries in these strawberry oatmeal cookies?
I haven’t tried that, so I’m not sure if that would work. Fresh strawberries make these cookies nice and sweet.
Where can I find certified gluten free oats?
I like GF Harvest Oats, and I get them on Amazon. There are other brands, but I prefer this one, because they are processed in a tree nut and peanut free facility.
Can I use coconut flour instead of a gluten free flour blend?
I don’t recommend that in this recipe. The cookies will be very dense and dry if you do so.
Can I use oat flour instead of a gluten free flour blend?
You can use oat flour if you like, however, the cookies will be a lot more delicate, and may break apart more easily.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan buttery spread
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed meal
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend Namaste Perfect Flour Blend works well
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups certified gluten free oats
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment.
- In a small bowl or mug, make the flax egg: mix the water and flax meal together and let it sit for 5 minutes until it forms a gel.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the flax egg and vanilla and continue to mix.
- Add the gluten free flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Stop the mixer and stir in the oats. Once combined, gently stir in the strawberries. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool fully on the cookie sheet.
Recipe Notes
Store these in an airtight container for 2-3 days. If you plan to keep them beyond that, I recommend the refrigerator.
If you don't love strawberries, try blueberries or raspberries.
If you aren't gluten free you can use regular flour.
Can I freeze leftover cookies?
Yes, you should be able to freeze leftover cookies in a freezer bag for up to three months.
Can I use regular flour?
Yes, you can use all-purpose flour if you are not gluten free.
These strawberry oatmeal cookies are:
- chewy and flavorful
- the perfect summer cookie recipe
- gluten free, vegan, and top 8 allergen free
This recipe was originally published in July 2015. It has been updated.
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These taste delicious, but I could cut down the sugar by as much as half. They’re super sweet! Mine also crumbled like crazy. I wonder if maybe it’s because where I live the texture of brown sugar is more like Demerera. In any case, I love the pairing of strawberries with oats. I’ll make them again and play with the sugar.
Gonna try your recipe, I’m sure my kids would love it, thanks for sharing!
These are AMAZING! I went strawberry picking and this recipe is perfect! But my question is, how do you suggest to store them? Counter? Refrigerator..?!
I’ve made these a bunch of times, but today i didn’t have strawberries so i subbed chocolate chips. These were by far the best gluten free chocolate chip cookie i have ever had. Thanks for another great recipe.
Yay! Thanks for letting me know, Mindi! I appreciate it.
Oatmeal cookies are the best! Chewy and soft and sweet is where its all at. Love this use of strawberries! Summer fruits and cookies need to be combined more often!
Thank you for the giveaway. My favorite cookies are raisin oatmeal.
such a great idea to add fresh strawberries…I have never thought of that!!
I’ve always been a fan of the standard chocolate chip cookie with dark chocolate chips and waluts.
I am an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie fan!
This is awesome! I totally feel the same way, I always turn to a muffin or bread like form but cookies in this fashion are amazing! I will be definitely making these- maybe with raspberries too! Thanks for sharing.
My all-time favorite cookie is chocolate chip… does that make me basic?
I love adding basil to browned butter chocolate chip cookies!
Chewy cookies are the only cookies ;) So yea, any chewy cookie is a favorite of mine!
And omg! I just used Bob’s 1 to 1 for the first time over the weekend and it produced spectacular results! I love their all-purpose, but now the 1 to 1 is going to be another “all purpose” go to for me!
These cookies look so yummy! Especially with the addition of strawberries! Pinning!
I’m always up for eating breakfast in the form of a batch of cookies…these look amazing! Congrats again on your e-book – I’m lovng it on my kindle!
Hoooray for the new e-book!! These cookies look so good, Kelly! I’ve never made cookies with strawberries before, and I can’t wait to try!
These look great! Can the vegan butter be substituted for coconut oil? :)
I always go with something chocolate when making cookies..but this looks delicious..does assing strawberries make it breakfast approved perhaps? ;)
Wow, these cookies look so good! Great photos as well. :) I love Bob’s Red Mill and toured their factory when I was in Oregon. Nice people… great products!
These cookies look absolutely gorgeous, Kelly! I’m in awe of the strawberries in here. Sounds like the perfect, healthy treat!
Congrats on the e book! Love the fresh strawberries and oatmeal cookies are my faves :)