If you miss the heartiness of whole wheat, using oat flour is a nice whole grain substitute. Thanks to all of the fiber and protein found in oats, it's a filling and delicious grain option for those on a gluten free diet. This collection of oat flour recipes contain everything from cookies and cakes, to waffles and pancakes. There is something here for every occasion!

A collage of four photos of recipes made with oat flour.

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Is Oat Flour Gluten Free?

Oats are a bit of a controversial ingredient in the gluten free world. Oats are gluten free. However, there is a lot of cross contact in the growing and processing of oats, which leads to many brands of oats not testing as gluten free.

Oats contain two main proteins, avenalin, which is similar to the protein found in legumes, and avenin, which is similar to wheat gluten. Because of this, some people experience cross reactivity, or have similar symptoms to what they experience when they eat gluten. So, you just have to try it out for yourself to see if you're able to tolerate gluten free oats well.

It's important to buy certified gluten free oats or purity protocol oats if you are required to follow a gluten free diet.

What is Oat Flour?

Oat flour is simply made of ground oats.

Oats are considered to be one of the better cereal grains to consume. Oats contain the highest percentage of protein of all the cereal grains. In addition, they are made up of about 10% fiber by weight, which is an aid to digestion as well as keeping you fuller feeling for longer.

Oats have been found to both lower cholesterol and blood sugar, making them a great alternative to other grains.

Recipe

How to Make Oat Flour

It's easy to make homemade oat flour from gluten free oats. Make a big batch and store it in sealed jars to use whenever it's needed for cooking and baking!

Author: Tiffany

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 2 Cups

Calories: 390kcal

Equipment

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High Speed Blender
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Food Processor

Ingredients

▢ 2 ½ Cups Gluten Free Oats I use Bob's Red Mill

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add the oats into a high speed blender or food processor.
2 ½ Cups Gluten Free Oats
Process until it reaches the powdery, flour state.
Transfer to an airtight container, like a mason jar, and store in a cool dry place.

Notes

2 ½ Cups of Gluten Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats will yield 2 Cups of Oat Flour.

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My Favorite Oat Flour Recipes

Once you have made your homemade oat flour, you'll need some delicious oat flour recipes to use it up. Oat flour adds a wonderful earthy flavor and hearty texture to baked goods and breakfast foods. Because it is a very absorbent grain with a higher fat content, it also make your finished dish tender and moist.

Several banana oat flour muffins sitting on a wooden tray.

Oat Flour Banana Muffins

This delicious oat flour banana muffins are a hearty, naturally gluten free breakfast that's quick and easy to make. With plenty of whole grain oats, fresh bananas, maple syrup and spices they are perfect for a grab and go treat!

Oat Flour Banana Muffins

Oat Flour Pancakes

These oat flour pancakes are a delicious and hearty breakfast recipe that your family will love. There tender gluten free pancakes are just waiting for your favorite toppings!

Oat Flour Pancakes

A stack of gluten free oat flour waffles on a white plate.

Easy Oat Flour Waffles

These easy oat flour waffles are naturally gluten free thanks to the oat flour. Top them with fruit for a quick weekday breakfast.

Easy Oat Flour Waffles

A loaf of maple banana bread sliced and sitting on a wooden cutting board.

Oat Flour Banana Bread with Maple Syrup

This delicious gluten free banana bread is made with hearty oat flour and a hint of maple syrup. It's a wonderful, easy quick bread recipe your whole family will love!

Maple Banana Bread with Oat Flour

Gluten free granola bars scattered on a white table.

Homemade Gluten Free Granola Bars

These homemade gluten free granola bars are the perfect chewy, sweet snack that is easy enough for kids to make! Customize them with your favorite flavors.

Homemade Granola Bars

Applesauce Carrot Muffins

These gluten free applesauce carrot muffins are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snack time. Kids and moms will both love them!

Applesauce Carrot Muffins with Oat Flour

Carrot Cake Waffles

Spice up your breakfast with these carrot cake waffles with maple cream cheese topping. They taste just like carrot cake in breakfast form, plus they're gluten free & dairy free!

Carrot Cake Waffles

Three oat flour macarons stacked on a marble countertop.

flourdeliz.com

Oatmeal Cream Pie Macarons

These oatmeal cream pie macarons bring together soft cinnamon-spiced macaron shells with a fluffy vanilla cream filling inspired by the classic cookie. The shells are flavored with oats and warm spices, giving them that familiar oatmeal cookie feel in a fun, bakery-style format. They're a creative twist on a nostalgic treat and perfect for special occasions or holiday dessert trays.

Oat Flour Macarons

notquitenigella.com

Gluten Free Anzac Biscuits

These classic ANZAC biscuits bake up golden and chewy, with crisp edges and a rich mix of oats, coconut, and golden syrup. They're simple to make and hold their shape beautifully, making them great for sharing or gifting. With their deep caramel flavor and nostalgic crunch, they're the kind of cookie that disappears fast once the tin is opened.

Gluten Free Anzac Biscuits

chewoutloud.com

Apple Oatmeal Bars

These chewy apple oatmeal bars are packed with oats, grated apple, cinnamon, and applesauce, with maple syrup adding just the right amount of sweetness. They bake up soft and sturdy, making them great for slicing and packing for snacks or breakfast on the go. Simple ingredients and cozy apple flavor make these bars a feel-good bake you'll come back to often.

Apple Oatmeal Bars

100daysofrealfood.com

Banana Bread Bars

These banana bread bars bake up soft and moist, with plenty of banana flavor and a simple texture that makes them easy to slice and share. They're mixed in one bowl and baked in a pan, which makes them quicker than a traditional loaf. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or a simple dessert, they're the kind of bake that works anytime of day.

Oat Flour Banana Bread Bars

livingchirpy.com

Chocolate Ricotta Cake

This chocolate ricotta cake is rich yet light, with a tender crumb thanks to creamy ricotta folded into the batter. Cocoa powder gives it deep chocolate flavor without making it heavy. It's simple to make and works just as well for an everyday dessert as it does for a casual dinner with friends.

Chocolate Ricotta Cake

rightathome.blog

Oat Flour Dutch Baby

These baked German pancakes use oat flour for a tender, lightly nutty base that puffs up beautifully in the oven. They're simple to mix together and bake all at once, making them great for weekend breakfasts or brunch. Serve them with fruit, powdered sugar, or syrup for an easy, comforting dish that feels a little special without much effort.

Oat Flour Dutch Baby

plantbasedandbroke.com

Oatmeal Mug Cake

This oatmeal mug cake is a quick, single-serve treat made with simple pantry staples and mixed right in a mug. It cooks in minutes in the microwave and bakes up soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for satisfying a craving fast. Whether you enjoy it plain or add chocolate chips or fruit, it's an easy option for dessert or a cozy snack any time of day.

Oatmeal Mug Cake

100daysofrealfood.com

Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

These oat flour cookies bake up soft and chewy, with a mild, comforting flavor that works well with mix-ins like chocolate chips or raisins. Using oat flour gives them a tender texture and a slightly hearty feel without being heavy. They're simple to make and perfect for everyday baking, whether you're packing snacks or setting out a plate of cookies to share.

Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

plantbasedandbroke.com

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and full of classic peanut butter flavor with hearty oats mixed throughout. They come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and bake up perfectly for an easy homemade treat. Great for snacking or sharing, they're the kind of cookies you'll want to keep on repeat.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

A batch of oat flour pumpkin muffins scattered on a wire cooling rack.

theallnaturalvegan.com

Oat Flour Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan)

These pumpkin muffins bake up soft and fluffy with plenty of pumpkin flavor and warm spices in every bite. They're lightly sweetened and made with simple ingredients, making them a great option for breakfast, snacks, or afternoon coffee. Easy to mix and bake, they're the kind of muffins you'll happily make again and again throughout fall.

Oat Flour Pumpkin Muffins

Tiffany

Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.