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This recipe for healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies is easy to make \u2014 and a new favorite! Cozy oats and hints of cinnamon fill every bite of these supremely soft and chewy cookies, and the juicy berries add irresistible pops of flavor too. The dough is quick and simple to whip up any day of the week, yielding sweet treats perfect for any cookie cravings. A hit with both kids and adults!<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 The first morning, she booked a reservation at a local brunch spot downtown, situated a few blocks away from our hotel, and we walked over in the overcast, slightly drizzly weather. A warm and cozy atmosphere greeted us as soon as we slipped through the door, with bright yellow walls, exposed brickwork, and tile mosaics covering the pillars lining the main dining room, and a waiter led us to a table in the center with a gorgeous view of our eclectic surroundings.<\/p>\n He brandished menus, and we read through every option. Each one sounded more tempting than the last \u2014 especially to someone as indecisive as me! Omelets, scrambles, quiches, breakfast sandwiches and wraps\u2026 Plus an assortment of pastries, pancakes, and French toast. What should I pick?? \u00a0 Eventually, he carefully set down each of our entr\u00e9es before us. We all requested something different, so the table ended up covered with almost half of the menu! My meal came with a side of thick, creamy oatmeal filled with fresh blueberries, yet I almost forgot to eat any\u2026 The sweet people and lively discussion about our next fun event distracted me! \u00a0 Soon, the oven hummed as tempting aromas swirled through my kitchen, just like the ones from the farm-to-table restaurant on that chilly Michigan morning. Yet this time, I had no other distractions\u2026 So unlike with that bowl of hot creamy oatmeal, I definitely didn\u2019t forget to eat any of these cookies! \u00a0<\/p>\n Difficulty:<\/strong><\/span> Mainly easy, including for many beginner bakers.<\/p>\n Taste:<\/strong><\/span> Warm and comforting with cozy oats and a background of cinnamon in every bite, punctuated by bright pops of fruity sweetness.<\/p>\n Texture:<\/strong><\/span> A very soft, chewy, and moist cookie base studded with juicy berries. \u00a0<\/p>\n Let\u2019s talk about the key ingredients that you\u2019ll need to make these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies. Many of these are common and predictable, so there\u2019s a decent chance you have almost all of them in your kitchen already!<\/p>\n Oats.<\/strong><\/span> No surprises here! Oatmeal cookie recipes always call for oats. To make these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies, you\u2019ll use instant oats<\/a>. They\u2019re also called \u201cquick cooking\u201d and \u201cone minute\u201d oats \u2014 and they\u2019re not<\/u> the ones that come in those individual packets with flavors like apple cinnamon or maple brown sugar!<\/p>\n Just like traditional old-fashioned rolled oats, instant oats only contain one ingredient: oats. However, they vary in one very important way\u2026 Instant oats are smaller and thinner. This size difference means instant oats soften faster, which gives your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies the best<\/u> soft and chewy texture!<\/p>\n Hint:<\/span> You can find instant oats right next to the old-fashioned rolled oats at the grocery store. If you don\u2019t see anything labeled \u201cinstant,\u201d then look for containers with one of their other names: \u201cquick cooking\u201d or \u201cone minute\u201d oats.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/span> If you\u2019d like to make your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies gluten-free, then substitute certified gluten-free instant oats<\/a>. They work perfectly! \u00a0 Tip:<\/span> If you\u2019d like to make your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies gluten-free, then see the Notes section of the recipe. I\u2019ve shared how to do so there!<\/p>\n Cinnamon.<\/strong><\/span> It almost feels illegal to bake oatmeal cookies without any spices\u2026 Oats and cinnamon go together like peanut butter and jelly or cereal and milk!<\/p>\n After worrying a bit about whether the cinnamon would overpower the blueberries, I experimented with a few different amounts. Ironically, my taste testers and I unanimously agreed that the batch with the most tasted the best! The cinnamon added such a deliciously cozy background warmth, and it complemented the fresh fruit perfectly. They didn\u2019t clash or compete with each other at all!<\/p>\n Tip:<\/span> If you\u2019re a big cinnamon fan like I am, then I highly recommend Saigon cinnamon! It tastes a bit sweeter, stronger, and richer compared to regular cinnamon. It\u2019s also really affordable! Many stores now stock it, but I often buy mine online here<\/a>. It\u2019s basically the only cinnamon I now use in my baking! \u00a0 Tip:<\/span> If you\u2019d like to make your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies vegan and dairy-free, then use the coconut oil option or stick-style vegan butter (I like this one<\/a> and this one<\/a>). It performs perfectly too!<\/p>\n Unsweetened applesauce.<\/strong><\/span> Although not exactly<\/em> the most common cookie ingredient, unsweetened applesauce<\/a> is a key ingredient in these! It replaces the eggs found in more traditional recipes, and it also adds moisture to the dough, which yields a lovely soft cookie texture.<\/p>\n Because someone in my family developed an egg allergy, I wanted to create treats they could enjoy too. I also started working on this recipe during a time where the price of eggs absolutely skyrocketed and they were nearly impossible to find at any grocery store\u2026 So my applesauce idea ended up being a happy coincidence that also happened to work out really well!<\/p>\n Tip:<\/span> I often keep single-serving applesauce cups<\/a> in my pantry so I can easily bake a batch of these cookies (or these brownies<\/a>!) whenever a craving hits. They\u2019re so handy! \u00a0 Sweetener.<\/strong><\/span> Instead of refined granulated sugar, you\u2019ll sweeten your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies with pure maple syrup<\/a>. It\u2019s the kind that comes directly from maple trees and only includes one ingredient: maple syrup! It\u2019s often sold in thin glass bottles or squat plastic jugs (like this<\/a>).<\/p>\n Tip:<\/span> Skip the pancake syrup and sugar-free maple syrup! These generally contain other ingredients, which changes the way they behave in baking recipes. This is particularly true of sugar-free maple syrup. It\u2019s often water-based, and that makes your oatmeal cookies cakey or bready, rather than soft and chewy. \u00a0 No eggs?<\/strong><\/span> That\u2019s right! Because of the unsweetened applesauce, these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies are egg-free. They\u2019re naturally vegan and dairy-free too! \u00a0<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve assembled your ingredients, let\u2019s briefly talk about how to make the best healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies. Like I promised earlier, this recipe is simple and straightforward to make! I have some tips to ensure your treats turn out beautifully flavorful, soft, and chewy too.<\/p>\n Measure correctly.<\/strong><\/span> I\u2019ll repeat this until I\u2019m as blue in the face as Violet from \u201cWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory\u2026\u201d It\u2019s extremely<\/u><\/em> important to measure all of the ingredients correctly!<\/p>\n For the oats and flour, use this method<\/a> or a kitchen scale<\/a>. (\u2190 That\u2019s the one I own!) Whatever you do, promise me that you will not<\/u> scoop either one directly from its container with your measuring cups. This can result in adding up to 1 \u00bd times as much as the recipe calls for, and that will result in cakey, bready, or dry cookies. This is especially true of the oats! They act like little sponges and soak up lots of moisture from the cookie dough. Yet if you use this method<\/a> or a kitchen scale<\/a> (even better!), your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies should turn out perfectly soft and chewy.<\/p>\n For the pure maple syrup, use a measuring cup \u2014 not<\/u> a kitchen scale! Many kitchen scales come with a fluid ounces option, but because they\u2019re still measuring by weight, this only works for liquids whose density is exactly 1.0g\/mL (like water). Pure maple syrup\u2019s density is different, so unless you want to do the math to convert it to dry ounces or grams\u2026 Measuring cups are much more accurate. (Faster too!) \u00a0 That\u2019s right \u2014 a fork! You can even see mine in the photos above and below. The open spaces between a fork\u2019s tines let ingredients pass through and mix more efficiently, compared to the flat sides of spoons and spatulas, and that also helps guard against overmixing. It\u2019s one of my tried-and-true tricks for making batters and doughs! \u00a0 \u00a0 Tip:<\/span> I use these mini spatulas<\/a>. They\u2019re so handy \u2014 and cute too! At this point, I own more mini spatulas than regular-sized ones\u2026 I love how incredibly useful they are, and the complete lack of drawer space in my kitchen also proves that! \u00a0 This is my #1 tip for the best<\/u> soft and chewy oatmeal cookies<\/span>. They\u2019re done when the centers still appear a little underdone and squishy. The residual heat from the warm baking sheet will cook those centers all the way through, without<\/em> drying out your cookies or turning them cakey, while you let them rest before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. If you remove your pan from the oven when the centers are a bit squidgy, your cookies should stay soft and chewy for days \u2014 if not close to an entire week! \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Are these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, clean eating, low fat, or low calorie?<\/strong><\/span> Can I substitute old-fashioned rolled oats?<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 Can I use regular butter?<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 Can I substitute another sweetener?<\/strong><\/span> Can I use frozen blueberries?<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 Second, make sure you\u2019re measuring all of the ingredients correctly. Too much flour, too many oats, or not enough sweetener will all yield a cakey, bready, or dry texture. (See the \u201cMeasure correctly\u201d header in the \u201cHow to Make Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies\u201d section above for more info!)<\/p>\n Third, don\u2019t overbake your cookies. This also dries them out and yields a cakey or bready texture. Try pulling them out a couple of minutes sooner for a better soft and chewy texture! (See the \u201cBake\u201d header in the \u201cHow to Make Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies\u201d section above for more details.)<\/p>\n What\u2019s the best way to store these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies? And how long will they last?<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a9 <\/span>Amy’s Healthy Baking<\/span><\/p>\n These healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies are easy to make \u2014 and a new favorite! Cozy oats and hints of cinnamon fill every bite, and the juicy berries add irresistible pops of flavor too. The dough is quick and simple to whip up any day of the week, yielding sweet treats perfect for any cookie cravings. Leftovers will keep for at least two days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature or at least five days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 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One spring, I flew to Michigan for a short retreat. The hostess planned a fantastic itinerary for us and filled each day with a variety of workshops, relaxation time, and amazing meals. (We were a group of food<\/em> bloggers, after all!)<\/p>\n
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Although \u201cone of everything, please!\u201d felt like the only right answer, I managed to narrow it down to a single choice. The waiter scribbled down our individual orders, yet he returned moments later\u2026 With a gigantic cinnamon pecan roll for us to share \u2014 topped with a towering scoop of cream cheese frosting and a generous dusting of powdered sugar \u2014 completely on the house. Somehow, he intuitively knew the way straight to our hearts!<\/p>\n
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I recently found photos from that fun brunch while nibbling on a cookie after dinner, and that magical moment served as the inspiration for these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies<\/strong><\/span>! Yes, my mind can work in random and mysterious ways\u2026 Combining memories from the past with present day actions and packaging them into one delicious sweet treat!<\/p>\n
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Flour.<\/strong><\/span> To make these oatmeal cookies healthier, I opted for whole wheat flour. It has more fiber and micronutrients compared to all-purpose flour, and I also love the extra coziness it adds to these cookies\u2019 flavor.<\/p>\n
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Coconut oil or butter.<\/strong><\/span> Both work equally well, so feel free to use whichever one you typically keep on hand! Regardless of what you pick, you\u2019ll only need 2 tablespoons, unlike many traditional recipes that call for a full stick or two of butter. This smaller amount really helps keep your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies low calorie and low fat!<\/p>\n
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Vanilla.<\/strong><\/span> A common cookie ingredient! It adds rich buttery notes to the background.<\/p>\n
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Blueberries.<\/strong><\/span> A very important ingredient in these healthy oatmeal cookies! I prefer fresh blueberries. They add such an irresistible burst of bright, naturally sweet, oh-so-juicy flavor!<\/p>\n
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Mix by hand.<\/strong><\/span> Leave your stand mixers and hand-held mixers on the shelf! Those can overmix this cookie dough, which results in a gummy or rubbery texture. Instead, use a whisk where explicitly instructed and a fork for everything else.<\/p>\n
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Chill.<\/strong><\/span> Once you\u2019ve stirred everything together, the cookie dough will be rather wet and shaggy. A brief stint in the fridge helps solve that! Chilling helps stiffen the cookie dough and makes it easier to work with.
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Drop + shape.<\/strong><\/span> After chilling, the cookie dough will still be sticky, so use a spoon and spatula to drop it onto your baking sheet \u2013 not your hands! It doesn\u2019t spread while baking, so you\u2019ll also need to flatten it with a spatula. If you\u2019d like your cookies to look circular and round, smooth out the edges with that spatula too.<\/p>\n
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Bake.<\/strong><\/span> Remember to set a timer! These healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies finish baking relatively quickly. Do not<\/u> wait until the centers look and feel firm \u2014 that results in dry and cakey cookies!<\/p>\n
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Reshape (optional).<\/strong><\/span> This only affects their appearance, not their flavor! The moment you remove your cookies from the oven, gently run a butter knife around the outsides to nudge any lopsided or misshapen bits back into place. Along with smoothing out the edges of the dough with a spatula prior to baking, this is my other trick for making perfectly round and circular cookies! Just remember to work quickly. The cookies are still a bit malleable right when you pull them out, but they firm up and refuse to budge within a minute or two!
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Yes \u2014 to everything! As written, these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies are naturally vegan, eggless, dairy-free, clean eating, low fat, and low calorie (compared to many traditional oatmeal cookie recipes!). I\u2019ve also shared how to make them gluten-free in the Notes section of the recipe.<\/p>\n
Sort of! Measure the same amount of old-fashioned rolled oats, but blitz them in a blender<\/a> or food processor<\/a> until they\u2019re \u215b to \u00bc of their original size before adding them to your mixing bowl. This makes them about the same size as instant oats, so your cookies should still have a similar soft and chewy texture.
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What about a different flour?<\/strong><\/span>
Yes again! White whole wheat flour<\/a>, whole wheat pastry flour<\/a>, and all-purpose flour perform perfectly. Oat flour<\/a> (gluten-free<\/a>, if needed!) also works well, but be extra careful when measuring it because it tends to be a bit more absorbent than wheat-based flours.<\/p>\n
Absolutely! Regular unsalted butter works wonderfully too.
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I don\u2019t have unsweetened applesauce. What can I use instead?<\/strong><\/span>
Regular sweetened applesauce would be the next best thing. Flavored applesauce (such as cinnamon!) would be great too. If you\u2019re okay with consuming eggs, then you can substitute a large egg instead.<\/p>\n
You sure can! Honey<\/a> and agave<\/a> work equally well.<\/p>\n
Sure! Just thaw them first, and gently pat them dry to remove any excess thawing liquid. Keep in mind that frozen blueberries often dye baked goods a gray-ish color, so your cookies may look a little different\u2026 But they should still taste the same!
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My cookies turned out cakey, bready, or dry. Why is that?<\/strong><\/span>
There are a few common culprits! First, don\u2019t substitute sugar-free maple syrup. (See the \u201cSweetener\u201d header in the \u201cKey Ingredients to Make Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies\u201d section above for more info!) Don\u2019t substitute coconut flour either! It\u2019s about three times as absorbent as other flours, so it often yields a very dry and almost crumbly texture.<\/p>\n
Store your cookies in an airtight container. If left at room temperature, they should keep for a couple of days. They\u2019ll keep even longer if refrigerated, and these oatmeal cookies freeze really well too!
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Now all that\u2019s missing is a glass of milk\u2026 And maybe a second cookie to go with it! \ud83d\ude09 And when you make your own, remember to snap a picture and share it on Instagram<\/a> using #amyshealthybaking<\/a> and tagging @amyshealthybaking<\/a> IN the photo itself! (That guarantees I\u2019ll see your picture! \ud83d\ude42 ) I\u2019d love to see your healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHealthy Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies<\/h2>\n