12 Oatmeal Desserts So Good, You’ll Forget They’re Made with Oats!
Who says oats are just for breakfast? These 12 oatmeal desserts are here to prove that oats can shine in the sweetest way possible. From gooey bars to creamy puddings and chewy cookies, these recipes transform humble oats into irresistible treats. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts so good, you’ll forget they’re made with oats!
Copycat Levain Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Loaded with plump, juicy raisins and warm spice, these Copycat Levain Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are oversized and perfect for sharing. They’re a taste of New York without having to go into the city to visit Levain Bakery for the original version and are soft and chewy – just right with a glass of ice-cold milk!
Pear Oatmeal Bars
These Pear Oatmeal Bars are vegan, gluten-free, and 100% fruit sweetened, with no added sugar.
Oatmeal Cream Cheese Cookies (with Chocolate Chips!)
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy and full of chocolate chips and that classic oat flavor. These cookies are a perfect comfort treat with a special ingredient to make them crazy soft.. for days!!
Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe
A homestyle oatmeal cookie base packed with butterscotch chips, these oatmeal scotchies are deliciously addictive!
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate
These White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy with nutty and crunchy pecan pieces. Delicious flavor and amazing texture, these chewy homemade cranberry oatmeal cookies are great to make during the holidays and year round!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are the perfect no-bake snack, combining quick oats, rich peanut butter, and honey for a deliciously chewy texture. Mini chocolate chips and finely-chopped peanuts add an irresistible crunch. Make this easy recipe in 25 minutes (includes chill time!).
Crumbl Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
If you’re a fan of soft and chewy cookies with a touch of spice, these Crumbl Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a must-try! With a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth from the cinnamon and a simple icing drizzle, you’ll have a delightful treat that’s even better than the original!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
These oatmeal chocolate chip bars are loaded with oats and chocolate chips, creating a sweet snack or breakfast that’s full of delicious flavor and leaves you feeling full all morning long.
Orange Pomegranate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These pomegranate oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are flavored with orange zest and extract to make the perfect winter themed cookie. A great addition to your holiday baking!
Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Cookies
These oatmeal molasses raisin cookies (or World War II cookies) are a quick and easy one-bowl cookie that is chewy and flavorful. My grandmother passed down this recipe, so you know they must be delicious. Many people even love them more than regular oatmeal raisin cookies.
Oatmeal Biscoff Cookies
This oatmeal biscoff cookie is the food equivalent of borrowing your grandpa’s old cardigan for the Eras tour: aka, it’s timeless and trendy.
Oatmeal Fudge Bars
These simple but decadent Oatmeal Fudge Bars are a mash-up of two of our favorite desserts: soft, chewy oatmeal cookie on top and bottom with a thick layer of rich chocolate fudge in the middle.