Oat flour cookies

Oat flour cookies are a wholesome, textured treat made primarily from ground oats, offering a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. They typically combine oat flour with butter or oil, a sweetener, eggs, and leavening agents, often enhanced with spices like cinnamon or mix-ins like raisins and nuts. This variation of the classic cookie has roots in home baking traditions, particularly in regions where oats are a staple grain.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally moderate in carbohydrates and fats, with a good amount of dietary fiber from the oats. A typical serving provides key nutrients like iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, with a calorie range of approximately 120-180 kcal per cookie.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	160 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Copper	0.1 mg
Selenium	3 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.05 mg

Per 1 cookie (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, oat flour cookies represent a simple, adaptable comfort food often associated with rustic or farmhouse baking. Nutritionally, using oat flour instead of refined wheat flour boosts the soluble fiber content, which can contribute to a feeling of fullness.