Are these cookies healthy?

Yes. They’re made with oats, coconut, peanut butter, and maple syrup — simple, whole ingredients without refined sugar or flour.

Do I have to pulse the oats?

Yes. Processing the oats makes the cookies hold together better and creates a crispier texture.

Can I use rolled oats instead of quick oats?

Not recommended. Rolled oats won’t process down as finely and will make the cookies chewy instead of crispy.

Do these cookies spread?

No. Shape them as you want before baking, since they hold their form.

How do I make them extra crispy?

Flatten the dough very thin (⅛ inch) and bake until golden brown. Cooling fully on the pan is key.

Healthy Crispy Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time23 minutes
Yield12 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

These healthy crispy coconut oatmeal cookies are golden, crunchy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Made with just 4 ingredients, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for a wholesome snack.

Ingredients

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½ cup (50 g) quick oats
¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened finely shredded coconut
6 tablespoons (96 g) natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
3 tablespoons (44 ml) pure maple syrup

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Add quick oats to a food processor and pulse until they become fine and partially flour-like.
In a mixing bowl, combine processed oats and shredded coconut.
Stir in peanut butter and maple syrup until a thick dough forms.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and flatten into thin disks (about ⅛ inch thick). Place on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake 12–13 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

Flatten cookies thinly for maximum crispiness.
Natural nut butter without added oils works best.
For extra coconut flavor, sprinkle a little shredded coconut on top before baking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 105 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/healthy-crispy-coconut-oatmeal-cookies/