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  • Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients
  • How To Make Keto Oatmeal Cookies
  • Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookies FAQs
  • How To Store Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
  • More Keto Cookie Recipes
  • Tools To Make Diabetic Oatmeal Cookies
  • Sugar-Free Keto Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (1 Net Carb!)
  • Old Version Of Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies

If you’ve spent any time on Wholesome Yum, you hopefully know that there are hundreds of ways to re-create foods that feel “off-limits” on a low carb lifestyle — and these low carb keto oatmeal cookies are a prime example! Just like my keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies or keto sugar cookies, I was determined to make a version of sugar-free oatmeal cookies that still tasted amazing without the high-carb ingredients. This recipe gets it right, and I think you’ll agree… after one taste, you’ll want to make these almond flour oatmeal cookies again and again!

If you miss oats on keto, you might like recipes like keto oatmeal or energy balls, which swap out the oats in the most delicious way.

This easy almond flour oatmeal cookie recipe was originally published on August 24, 2016, and the post was republished in April 2021 to add updated pictures, useful tips, and some improvements to make them truly keto oatmeal cookies.

The secret to making perfect diabetic oatmeal cookies is all in the ingredients. I used a combination of Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, plus hemp hearts and oat fiber to replace the oats, creating the same tender texture and rich molasses flavor you expect from a cookie like this… all while keeping them healthy low carb oatmeal cookies. Try them and see the difference yourself!

Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients

Let’s dive deeper into the ingredients that make this keto oatmeal cookie recipe so good:

  • Butter – Look for a grass-fed variety if you can, but any unsalted kind will do. Coconut oil is also okay if you need a dairy-free option, though the flavor and texture of the cookies will be different.
  • Besti Brown – Adds rich and sweet flavor, much like molasses, without the sugar.
  • Eggs – Large eggs are the right size for this recipe, don’t use medium or jumbo.
  • Vanilla extract – Adds mild flavor.
  • Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – Milled to the perfect consistency for cookies, so you won’t get gritty results.
  • Oat fiber – Adds an “oaty” flavor without the carbs in oats!
  • Hemp hearts – Add a texture just like oats.
  • Baking powder
  • Cinnamon – A classic ingredient in easy low carb oatmeal cookies… just like regular oatmeal cookies!
  • Sea salt – Balances the sweetness.
  • Xanthan gum – The secret to giving these oat and almond cookies that perfect chewy texture.

The ingredient amounts are on the recipe card below.

How To Make Keto Oatmeal Cookies

This low carb oatmeal cookie recipe is ready-to-eat in just 30 minutes! Here’s how to make them:

  • Beat butter and brown sugar. In a large bowl, beat the butter and Besti Brown, until fluffy.
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  • Beat in eggs and vanilla. Make sure your eggs at room temperature, so they don’t solidify the butter.
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  • Add dry ingredients. Beat in almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and xanthan gum, until well combined.

TIP: When adding xanthan gum, don’t add it one big clump – sprinkle it on, then beat in. This will prevent clumping.

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  • Add hemp seeds. Stir in the hemp seeds.
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  • Scoop.Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten cookies into a rustic shape by pressing with a fork in different directions, leaving the surface uneven.
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  • Bake.Bake the low carb oatmeal cookies until golden, then let them cool completely.
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Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookies FAQs

Are oatmeal cookies keto?

Most oatmeal cookies would not be keto friendly, as they are made with oats and white flour, both of which are high in carbs. That’s why I made this keto oatmeal cookie recipe!

How many carbs in oatmeal cookies?

Conventional oatmeal cookies contain 20 total carbs apiece — way too many for keto!Luckily, these low carb oatmeal cookies have only 1g net carbs each!

Can these be made into oatmeal raisin keto cookies?

Since this is a sugar-free oatmeal cookies recipe, it doesn’t incorporate raisins because they are too high in carbs. However, you could add a few sugar-free dried cranberries to the cookie dough, which would taste just as amazing (and still keep it keto).

Can you use a different sweetener?

I don’t recommend replacing the sweetener. Besti Brown imparts unmatched moisture and flavor that other sweeteners just will not do. However, if you really want to, you could swap in granulated Besti (same amount) or granulated allulose (increase amount by 30%), and add a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses. Sticking to an allulose-based sweetener will preserve the softness and moisture you expect in a oatmeal cookie.

Can you add a glaze?

Yes, absolutely! Simply whisk together 1/4 cup Besti Powdered Sweetener with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, then thin out with more cream if needed. Drizzle on the cookies. They would also be delicious with some sugar-free cream cheese frosting.

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How To Store Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies

Store these sugar-free low carb oatmeal cookies in an airtight container in the pantry for 3-5 days.

Can you freeze low carb oatmeal cookies?

Yes, you can freeze almond flour oatmeal cookies! After baking, cool completely and store them in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 3-4 months.

More Keto Cookie Recipes

If you like this low carb oatmeal cookies recipe, you might also love these:

  • Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies – So rich and chewy, it’s hard to believe they’re keto!
  • Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies – A classic recipe made sugar-free, with just 4 ingredients.
  • Keto Oreos – Another childhood classic, without all the white flour and sugar.
  • Keto Shortbread Cookies – My simplest cookie recipe ever… just 4 ingredients!

Tools To Make Diabetic Oatmeal Cookies

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  • Blender – This professional-grade blender is my go-to for everything.
  • Large Mixing Bowl – I love this set of bowls. There are so many sizes that you will always have the size you need on hand.
  • Baking Sheet – This set of bakeware has the perfect size baking sheet to use to make these yummy keto friendly cookies.

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Sugar-Free Keto Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (1 Net Carb!)

These low carb, sugar-free keto oatmeal cookies are SOFT and CHEWY, just like the real thing! You'd never guess there's just 1g net carb in each of these almond flour oatmeal cookies.

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 12 minutes

Total: 27 minutes

Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings: 24 (adjust to scale recipe)

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter and brown sweetener, until fluffy.

  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.

  4. Beat in the almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and xanthan gum if using, until well combined. (If using xanthan gum, sprinkle it on evenly over the surface first, don’t dump it in a clump.)

  5. Stir in the hemp seeds.

  6. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop the cookie dough onto the lined cookie sheet, approximately two inches apart.

  7. Flatten by pressing with a fork in different directions to about 1/4 to 1/3 in (.6-.8 cm) thickness, leaving the surface uneven.

  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cookies are barely set and edges are golden (less time for chewy cookies, more for crispy). Cool completely before moving.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 2-inch cookie

Recipe from The Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories122

Fat11.5g

Protein3.6g

Total Carbs5g

Net Carbs1g

Fiber4g

Sugar0.3g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see our nutrition policy.

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:American

Keywords:almond flour oatmeal cookies, diabetic oatmeal cookies, keto oatmeal cookies, low carb oatmeal cookies, sugar-free oatmeal cookies

Calories: 122 kcal

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Old Version Of Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies

Back when I first published this recipe (back in August 2016!), it was lower in carbs (4g net carbs each), but not technically keto friendly due to the oats in there. That’s why I updated these gluten-free sugar-free oatmeal cookies to make them keto – and that is the version you see on the recipe card above!

But if you’re looking for the old oatmeal and almond flour cookies, the recipe is below. I knew some of you would miss it, so I’m keeping it here for you for reference:

  • 1 1/4 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 Butter (softened)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Erythritol
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

To make this older version of the sugar-free oatmeal cookie recipe using rolled oats, stir together the dry ingredients. Separately, blend the wet ingredients in a blender. Stir the wet mixture into the dry, then proceed to form cookies and bake as written on the recipe card above.

Here is one of the old photos of the original diabetic oatmeal cookies made with oats:

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FAQs

How many carbs in a sugar free oatmeal cookie? ›

Oatmeal cookies, store bought, sugar free (3 each) contains 21g total carbs, 13.7g net carbs, 6.9g fat, 1.9g protein, and 140 calories.

How much oatmeal can I eat on keto diet? ›

Regular rolled, quick-cooked oatmeal is not considered a keto-friendly food. One cup of oatmeal contains around 47 grams (g) of net carbohydrates. When you factor in your carbs from other food sources, even half a cup of oatmeal can exceed your daily allowance of carbs in a keto diet.

How many carbs are in 2 Oatmeal Cookies? ›

Oatmeal cookies, homemade (2 each - approx 2 5/8" diameter) contains 20.9g total carbs, 20.1g net carbs, 4.7g fat, 1.8g protein, and 131 calories.

What can I substitute for oatmeal on keto diet? ›

Chia seeds

Low in carbs but packed with protein and heart-healthy fats, chia seeds are a great alternative to oatmeal when you're following a low carb or ketogenic diet ( 13 ).

How many net carbs are in sugar free cookies? ›

Baker's Recipe Sugar Free Cookies (2 cookies) contains 17g total carbs, 10g net carbs, 6g fat, 1g protein, and 130 calories.

Do oatmeal cookies spike blood sugar? ›

Oatmeal raisin cookies contain whole grain oats with complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. These carbohydrates provide long-lasting energy keeping you full for long periods of time. This slow-burning type of energy in oatmeal raisin cookies prevents spikes in blood sugar which is important for diabetics.

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Is peanut butter OK on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Can I have a banana on keto? ›

Bananas. Bananas may be great for muscle recovery, reducing bloat, and calming an upset stomach, but they're on the list of foods you can't eat on the keto diet. With 25g of carbs per 100g serving, bananas are too high in carbs.

How many carbs in a homemade oatmeal cookie? ›

Bakery Homemade Oatmeal Cookies (1 cookie) contains 21g total carbs, 20g net carbs, 8g fat, 2g protein, and 160 calories.

Can I eat oatmeal cookies on a diet? ›

Consume With Caution. Even with healthy additions, an oatmeal cookie is still a cookie. Enjoying one occasionally is OK. They may contain more nutrients than other cookies, but they still contain large amounts of fat and sugar, which aren't so healthy and may be detrimental to your waistline.

How many carbs are in Keto cookies? ›

Keto cookies soft-baked to perfection. 1-2 net carbs*. 8g of fat. No added sugar.

Which fruit is keto? ›

Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

Is popcorn okay for keto? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

What cereal is keto? ›

Most people on a keto diet assume that cereal is off-limits, but that's no longer true! While most cereals are full of carbs, and will knock you off the keto diet, Magic Spoon is 100% keto-friendly! It's perfectly designed for individuals following the keto diet or leading a low carb lifestyle.

How many carbs are in sugar free sugar wafers? ›

Golden Batch Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers (1 serving) contains 19g total carbs, 14g net carbs, 11g fat, 1g protein, and 160 calories.

Can diabetics eat sugar free cookies? ›

Myth 1: You need special foods if you have diabetes

Foods like chocolate, cakes and biscuits marketed towards people with diabetes may be sugar-free, but this doesn't make them a good choice. They are often still high in saturated fat and calories and the sweetener used can have a laxative effect if too much is eaten.

Why do sugar free cookies have carbs? ›

Sometimes sugar-free or no sugar added foods contain sugar alcohols. Common sugar alcohols include mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol. Sugar alcohols are often considered a diabetes-friendly ingredient to replace sugar. Just remember, they still have calories and carbs.

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