These Vegan Apple Cookies with Oatmeal are an absolute must-bake during Fall and the cooler months of the year. They’re loaded with warm cinnamon flavor, sweet apples, and crunchy rolled oats!
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Soft in the center with slightly crunchy edges are qualities in these vegan oat biscuits that make them simply irresistible. Pair your cookies with a warm latte or mug of your favorite coffee. They’re ideal as a breakfast snack, lunchbox filler, or treat to keep you fueled any time of the day!
IS THIS VEGAN OATMEAL COOKIES RECIPE GLUTEN-FREE?
These vegan apple oatmeal cookies aren’t 100% gluten-free since they are made with all-purpose flour but that can easily be rectified by using a gluten-free flour such as this one from King Arthur which is a measure for measure substitution.
Apart from the flour, you should also double-check that the oats you use are gluten-free. Pure oats are gluten-free but oats are often processed and housed in facilities with other gluten-based products so that may be an issue for anyone with a serious sensitivity to gluten. For this reason, it’s best to check the packaging details of the rolled oats you use.
INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES
The ingredients list for these vegan oat cookies is really simple. Let’s have a look at what you’ll need to have on hand (measurements in recipe card below):
Coconut oil
Brown sugar – I use simple brown sugar for this recipe, but you could also use coconut sugar ot blonde sugar.
Vanilla extract
Flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water, mix and let it sit for 5 minutes)
All-purpose flour – could be subbed out for gluten-free flour if needed.
Cinnamon – baked apple recipes are always better with cinnamon!
Salt
Rolled oats – for added texture.
Diced apple – see notes on variety below.
Oat flour – you can make your own by processing rolled oats through a blender or food processor for a couple of minutes.
WHAT TYPE OF APPLES ARE BEST FOR THESE VEGAN APPLE PIE COOKIES?
I haven’t specified the kind of apple to use in this recipe – it’s really a matter of preference. Any red or green apple will be good for these easy vegan oatmeal cookies. If you’re in a pinch and don’t have any apples when making these cookies, they’ll taste delicious as just simple oat cookies too.
HOW TO MAKE EASY VEGAN OATMEAL COOKIES
Pre-heat oven to 350F / 175C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Prepare the flaxseed egg by mixing one tbsp of ground flaxseeds with 3 tbsp of water. Let it sit for five minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Stir well.
Add the flaxseed egg to the mixture and stir again.