These 20 sweet oatmeal desserts are a nice way to end a meal, indulge in a snack or tuck into a lunchbox for a delicious treat. From cookies and bars to pies and cakes, you'll appreciate these creative ways to incorporate oatmeal into delectable desserts.
20 Sweet Oatmeal Desserts
There's something cozy and comforting about oatmeal and when you include it in desserts, it's simply irresistible. Oatmeal pairs well with chocolate, raisins, peanut butter and even fruits, so there's no shortage of inspiration with these amazing recipes. Kids as well as adults will love these scrumptious treats!
No matter what the occasion, check out this collection of 20 sweet oatmeal desserts that will help you find the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe that everyone will enjoy.
An all-time classic cookie. These yummy oatmeal cookies are chewy and have lots of chocolate chips in them. They go perfectly with an ice cold glass of milk, or a nice hot beverage. I hear Santa likes them, too!
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by Simply Happy Foodie
You're just 5 minutes away from pouring this scrumptious oatmeal, chocolate and buttery carmelita batter into a baking pan and sliding it into the oven. Sweet paired with a little saltiness go along with the caramel goodness from the brown sugar that makes these oatmeal bars a hit every time!
Carmelitas by The Girl Who Ate Everything
Spiced with cinnamon, loaded with butterscotch morsels and held together with the chewy texture of oatmeal, these cookies bake to perfection every time. They're buttery, sweet and irresistible, so you'll want to make a batch of these oatmeal scotchies soon!
Oatmeal Scotchies by Sally's Baking Addiction
Fresh strawberries plus a streusel topping and a sweet vanilla glaze are the hallmarks of these oatmeal bars. An oatmeal crust holds the freshly sliced strawberries while the remaining oatmeal batter is crumbled on top. Bake, drizzle on the glaze on and then devour these summertime favorites.
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars by Well Plated
If you love oatmeal cookies, you will adore this pie. Lightly spiced with cinnamon, this dessert is reminiscent of a pecan pie, except you use oats instead of nuts. It totally works and is equally delicious. Sweet, gooey and chewy, serve a warm slice of this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Heavenly!
Oatmeal Pie by Spicy Southern Kitchen
Sweet and sticky marshmallows are right at home in this rendition of a s'mores dessert. Oatmeal cookie batter is infused with chocolate chips and marshmallow creme to create these enticing cookie bars. These are, of course, kid-approved!
Oatmeal Cookie S'mores Bars by Crazy For Crust
Your cast iron skillet is the perfect baking vessel for this large oatmeal and chocolate chip cookie. It's easy to mix in one bowl - no mixer needed! You can even make it healthier by using flax eggs and gluten-free oats if need be. Use chocolate chopped into large chunks for the ultimate chocolate experience. So good!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie by Bakerita
You'll love this versatile oatmeal dish that doubles as breakfast or a dessert snack. It's true! Just mix rolled old-fashioned oats with applesauce, spices, milk, raisins and diced apple and bake. It will keep in the fridge so you can enjoy it the next day, too!
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal by Eating Bird Food
Who remembers those store-bought oatmeal cream pies that were all the rage back in the day? Here's your chance to make your own and enjoy the nostalgia. Oats, molasses, egg, sugar and vanilla make the perfect oatmeal cookie batter. You'll bake them and then sandwich a homemade buttercream frosting between two cookies. Sweet and chewy, just like we remember!
Oatmeal Creme Pies by Six Sisters Stuff
Beautiful to look at and delectable to the taste, these jam-filled oatmeal cookies are an irresistible treat that will be gobbled up quickly. The dough is made in a food processor and the cookies are baked in a muffin pan to maintain their round shape. Dollop your favorite jam flavors in the centers before baking. These are truly oatmeal gems!
Oatmeal Jammys by Saving Dessert
Browned butter gives a depth of flavor to these cookies and pairs perfectly with butterscotch chips. The melted butter gives the cookies a nutty flavor. In fact, you can even add chopped nuts to the batter if you want. It's a super simple batter that makes outrageously delish butterscotch oatmeal cookies.
Brown Butter Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies by Two Peas And Their Pod
With an almost sponge-cake texture, this oatmeal cake is an old-fashioned recipe that tastes just as amazing today as it did yesteryear. The secret to this flavorful cake is to soak the oats in boiling water. Awesome tip! Make this soon and enjoy this classic oatmeal cake with a sweet vanilla frosting.
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake by Spaceships And Laser Beams
No time to bake? No problem. Mix this easy recipe together on your stovetop and drop dollops of the sweetened peanut butter infused oatmeal and chocolate batter on a cookie sheet and let set to firmness. That's it! No baking required.
Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies by Simply Happy Foodie
Gluten free has never tasted so yummy! No eggs or flour needed to achieve this healthy cookie full of gluten free rolled oats, mashed banana, almond butter, raisins and a dash of cinnamon. Mix, add to cookie sheet and bake. Tasty and healthy!
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by The Big Man's World
These warmly spiced mini cheesecakes are topped with an oatmeal crumble that's the perfect accompaniment to the homemade apple pie filling that sits on top of each little cake. The oatmeal crumble is made with flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. It's the best topping for an adorable apple-inspired treat!
Mini Dutch Apple Cheesecake Recipe by Oh Sweet Basil
Cake and ice cream take layered turns in this amazing cake that's a show stopper! The homemade cake layer plus the homemade crunchy oatmeal cookie ice cream make up this delectable cake. Frosted with a homemade whipped cream frosting, it's studded with mini chocolate chips and mini oatmeal cookies. It's a true special occasion cake!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake by Life Love And Sugar
Oatmeal pairs with chocolate and peanut butter to make these irresistible dessert and snack bars. Sugar helps sweeten this buttery peanut butter and oatmeal batter before being baked. Add extra peanut butter on top, once baked, and then spread on a homemade chocolate frosting for the final topping. Oh, my!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars by Like Mother Like Daughter
If you love the warming and spicy flavors of chai, pair it with these raisin and oatmeal bars. Butter, flour, sugar, eggs, rolled oats and raisins get spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom for a punch of flavor that's totally addicting. Bake these up and try to save a slice or two for later!
Chai Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Bars by Minimalist Baker
No need to choose between making brownies or oatmeal bars - just make this combo recipe that contains each! The easy oatmeal cookie dough gets pressed into a baking pan to be topped with a rich chocolate fudge layer. Add the remaining oatmeal cookie dough on top before baking. These will look amazing and taste awesome!
Oatmeal Fudge Bars by House Of Nash Eats
You'll never purchase the store bought version again when you can make warm, chewy and sweet iced oatmeal cookies at home. And they're so easy! Old fashioned oats are used in the buttery cookie batter for the best texture. Once baked, let them cool before drizzling with a simple milk and powdered sugar icing. Get the kids in on the action, too. They'll love to help ice these oatmeal cookies!
Iced Oatmeal Cookies by Tastes Of Lizzy T
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