These 5 Ingredient Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies are simple yet delicious. You only need a handful of ingredients for this recipe - no butter or eggs necessary. They are naturally dairy and egg free and can easily be made vegan. They can also be made with just 4 ingredients if you omit the chocolate chips!
I love baking with sweet potato. For more yummy sweet potato recipes try my sweet potato oatmeal bars, sweet potato pancakes or my sweet potato banana bread.
Let's get into the recipe.
Why you'll love these sweet potato oatmeal cookies
- They are naturally gluten, dairy and egg free
- They are easy to make and made in one bowl.
- Thanks to the sweet potato and oats they are healthy for you.
- They make the perfect healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- mashed sweet potato
- rolled oats
- almond butter
- chocolate chips
- cinnamon
- honey
Substitutions
- almond butter - this can be subbed with peanut butter or cashew butter. Sunflower seed butter would work for a nut free sub.
- honey - maple syrup works as a substitute.
- sweet potato - if you want to use banana follow this recipe.
Instructions
Step 1
Mix together cookie dough.
Step 2
Form cookies and bake them.
Step 3
Step 3 text
Storage instructions
The leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days or you can freeze them and store them for months.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Make sure to stir your nut butter so it is not too thin and liquidy.
I recommend using a good quality dark chocolate not only for the taste but the health benefits. I love Guittard chocolate chips.
Ensure that your nut butter does not have any added oils, added salt is fine.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, sweet potato is full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins like vitamin A.
Oats are rich in soluble fiber—especially beta-glucan—which helps lower LDL cholesterol, support heart health, and keep you feeling full longer. They provide steady, slow-digesting carbohydrates that support balanced blood sugar and sustained energy. Oats also contain key nutrients like magnesium, iron, and antioxidants that support digestion, metabolism, and overall wellness.
Yes!
Other dairy and egg free cookie recipes to try
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For a unique sweet potato cookie recipe try my purple sweet potato chocolate chip cookies.
5 INGREDIENT SWEET POTATO OATMEAL COOKIES
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter can sub another nut butter
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- ¼ cup honey
Optional Extras
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together until just combined.
- Form 12 cookies on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. I used an ice cream scoop. These cookies will not spread so flatten them lightly with your hand.
- Bake cookies for 10-14 minutes. I baked mine for 12 on the dot. They will firm up as they cool down.
Hannah says
I made these for a picnic date night! My date and I are both gluten free, and I think she’ll love these. Fingers crossed!
Kristi says
Thanks for trying Hannah!
Renee says
No measurements?
Kristi says
Hi Renee, not sure what you're talking about. If you go to the recipe card there are clear measurements and instructions.
Normajean says
Oh my goodness! These are so delicious. They crumble so badly though.That I'm putting him in the fridge.Hoping that will set the chocolate chips enough to make them able to pick up without pulling apart.
Even mister picky seemed to like. My youngest son is living with us at this time.And he very much liked this and well...i'm in love.
Jane says
Such an easy and delish cookie recipe!
Sandra says
I made some and got it in the oven now!
Normajean says
Oh my goodness! These are so delicious. They crumble so badly though.That I'm putting him in the fridge.Hoping that will set the chocolate chips enough to make them able to pick up without pulling apart.
Even mister picky seemed to like. My youngest son is living with us at this time.And he very much liked this and well...i'm in love.