Oatmeal has been scientifically proven to be beneficial for the body. It's rich in fiber, vitamins, and microelements, which improve digestive function and cleanse the stomach. However, aside from healthy eating enthusiasts, it's unlikely that anyone would enjoy oatmeal for breakfast. Unlike in the UK, where oatmeal can make up 90% of a person's diet, our compatriots prefer something more substantial.

There are exceptions, though. For example, oatmeal cookies, a childhood favorite. With orange zest, nuts, candied fruit, and vanilla, they rarely last long on the table. And to be sure of their health benefits, it's best to make them yourself at home using safe ingredients.

Secrets to Making Oatmeal Cookies

What are the perfect oatmeal cookies? Golden brown, round, with crispy edges. They have a pleasant, porous, crunchy texture. The inside is soft and airy. They're just the right amount of sweet. They leave a subtle creamy or honeyed aftertaste. The aroma is light. They pair well with tea, coffee, or cocoa. Many children enjoy oatmeal cookies with milk for breakfast. Delicious, right?

Achieving cookies like this isn't easy, but it's possible. Here are the key secrets:

  1. Choose durum oats. Replace the flour with oatmeal ground in a blender. The finer the grind, the more tender the cookies will be.
  2. Add slightly melted, but not melted, butter/margarine to the dough. Otherwise, the cookies will turn into tough cakes.
  3. The finer the nuts are chopped and the dried fruits are sliced, the more delicate the taste of the cookies.
  4. Before baking, refrigerate the dough for half an hour to an hour. Chilling it will allow the cookies to develop the proper structure.
  5. You don't need to overbake the cookies, otherwise they will become hard.

Follow these simple rules and your oatmeal cookies will always turn out delicious and mouth-watering.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Oatmeal cookies without eggs and butter

These classic Lenten oatmeal cookies are delicious and healthy. Dried fruits and nuts add a unique touch to the delicate and delicious dough. A great snack idea for a child at school.
Nutritional value per serving
170 kcal
  • Proteins: 6.6 g
  • Fats: 6.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.4 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 20

Ingredients

Servings
  • Oatmeal
    200 G
  • Sugar
    75 G
  • Water
    75 ml
  • Vegetable oil
    3 tbsp
  • Honey
    1 tbsp
  • Nuts
    50 G
  • Dried apricots
    100 G
  • Soda
    to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Grind oatmeal in a blender.

Step 2

Chop the walnuts with a knife.

Step 3

Cut the dried apricots into small cubes.

Step 4

Prepare the syrup in a double boiler. Combine the sugar, honey, and water. Stir the ingredients until the sugar and honey are completely dissolved.

Step 5

Add baking soda to the syrup. Heat the mixture until white foam appears on the surface.

Step 6

Remove the syrup from the water bath. Add the oats a little at a time. Pour in the vegetable oil as you go.

Step 7

Add dried apricots and nuts to the dough. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Step 8

Form the dough into flat patties. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 15–20 minutes.

Step 9
Eggless Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Photo

Lenten oatmeal cookies for tea are ready.

Video recipe

Video: Instant Eggless Oatmeal Cookies with Coconut

If guests are just around the corner and you're still unsure what delicious tea to serve, quick oatmeal cookies are a great choice. They're ready in just a few minutes using simple and affordable ingredients. Delicate, airy, just the right amount of sweet, with a unique coconut aroma, and healthy, these cookies will be a hit with everyone.

I found a simple and easy recipe on the YouTube channel "Bon Appetit!" The author shares an accessible and easy-to-follow step-by-step recipe for making perfect oatmeal cookies. Thanks to her tried-and-true tips, the dough turns out delicious. The description below the video includes tips on substituting some ingredients to make these Lenten cookies.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Oatmeal cookies without eggs and flour

A delightful honey flavor with a nutty filling and a fluffy dough—these oatmeal cookies are sure to find their fans. These healthy tea-time cookies are low in calories, yet packed with protein and vitamins. If you're looking for a snack, these are the ones to try.
Nutritional value per serving
164.8 kcal
  • Proteins: 5.6 g
  • Fats: 2.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29.1 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 8

Ingredients

Servings
  • Oatmeal
    150 G
  • Vegetable oil
    6 tbsp
  • Honey
    4 tbsp
  • Nuts
    30 G
  • Baking powder
    1 tsp
  • Salt
    0.25 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Grind the oatmeal in a blender.

Step 2

Coarsely chop the walnuts.

Step 3

Mix dry ingredients in a clean container.

Step 4

Pour in vegetable oil and honey. Stir.

Step 5

Add nuts.

Step 6

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the dough into small, semi-flat balls. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 7

Let the finished cookies cool. Enjoy!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Eggless Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

These unusual cookies are in the best English tradition. A combination of oatmeal and pumpkin—what could be closer to a classic British breakfast? These unusual, moderately sweet cookies are airy, rich, and incredibly fluffy. They're easy to make and a joy to eat.
Nutritional value per serving
223 kcal
  • Proteins: 9 g
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26.3 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Time in the kitchen:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 25
    1 serving = 1 cookie

Ingredients

Servings
  • Oatmeal
    2 tbsp
  • Sugar
    1 tbsp
  • Water
    1 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil
    1 tsp
  • Pumpkin
    200 G
  • Raisin
    100 G
  • Baking powder
    1 tsp
  • Vanilla sugar
    1 tsp
  • Salt
    0.25 G

Preparation

Step 1

Place the oats in a bowl. Pour boiling water over them. Let sit for 10 minutes until they swell.

Step 2

We also steam the raisins in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Peel the pumpkin, cut it into convenient pieces and grate it.

Step 4

Add vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder to the soaked oatmeal. Mix.

Step 5

Combine the oat mixture with the pumpkin and dried raisins. Stir.

Step 6

Place small dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees Celsius. Bake for 15–20 minutes.

Step 8

The cookies are ready to serve.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Eggless Oatmeal Cookies in a Skillet

Just three ingredients, but the taste is amazing. Delicate, pleasant, rich, and very sweet thanks to natural sweeteners. Even a child can make these quick oatmeal cereals.
Nutritional value per serving
170 kcal
  • Proteins: 6.7 g
  • Fats: 6.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.4 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 10

Ingredients

Servings
  • Oatmeal
    320 G
  • Banana
    4 pcs
  • Chocolate
    100 G
  • Butter
    50 G

Preparation

Step 1

Mash ripe bananas until they reach a puree consistency.

Step 2

Add oatmeal to the banana puree and mix.

Step 3

Add finely chopped chocolate. Stir.

Step 4

Grease the frying pan with butter.

Step 5

We lay out the dough flatbreads using a tablespoon.

Step 6

Cover the cookies with a lid and cook for 5 minutes on each side over medium heat.

Step 7

The cookies are ready. Enjoy!

Making homemade oatmeal cookies with simple and affordable ingredients is easy. Plus, they're not only delicious but also healthy and nutritious.