The Ultimate Ranking Of Oatmeal Cookie Brands

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Oatmeal is both a type of cereal (also known as porridge) and flour made from ground oats — a gluten-free grain with numerous health benefits, such as being a good source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, that is known for its cholesterol-lowering effects and blood sugar control, to mention a few (via Healthline). According to Food Reference, this healthy grain turned into a cookie a long time ago, with early versions dating back to the medieval period in Scotland, seeing that oats were a staple grain in the Scottish diet.

As National Today explains, while oatmeal cookies had been around since the 19th century, it was in the 20th century that they became more popular in the United States. Today, oatmeal cookies are a favored treat (they even have a national day on April 30) and can be found in many different variations and flavors. For instance, typical flavors of oatmeal cookies include raisin, cinnamon, and vanilla. Some also include nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, and chocolate chips. Other iterations or seasonal oatmeal cookie recipes include pumpkin spice, maple, and apple cinnamon. The flavor profile of oatmeal cookies varies according to each recipe and toppings of choice, but generally, they are sweet, with a slightly nutty taste from the oats. Their texture can also vary from soft and chewy to crisp and crunchy. While oats are famous for being a healthy ingredient, not all oatmeal cookies are created equal. Here, we round up some of the best oatmeal cookie brands for you to try.

Dad's Cookies is a brand of baked goods that has been in business for over 90 years. The company is known for its variety of cookies (eight to be precise), including peanut butter, chocolate chip, coconut, and of course, its trademark Dad's Original Scotch Oatmeal Cookies, which are also available in banana flavor. The brand prides itself in making its oatmeal cookies the old-fashioned way in the same bakery shop since 1938.

Dad's Cookies Original Scotch Oatmeal Cookies are considered a classic treat among many customers, who can purchase them by weight or in ready-to-share gift boxes. Plus, since the brand was one of the first franchised businesses in the country, they are widely available online or at multiple locations across the United States. In addition, the company ships anywhere in the continental U.S. Nevertheless, since the cookie's main ingredients are wheat and oat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins, these are not a diet-friendly alternative for people who need to avoid gluten, such as those with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease (which is one of the reasons some people look for oatmeal cookies in the first place). Thus, its position in this ranking.

Levain Bakery is a popular bakery founded in New York City in 1995 by two friends, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, who turned their love for baking and triathlons into a nationwide business. The bakery is currently known for its large, homemade-style, six-ounce cookies. Yet, before that, Levain Bakery was initially known for selling artisanal bread to restaurants in the city.

Levain Bakery offers a wide selection of cookies, including oatmeal raisin, two-chip chocolate chip, dark chocolate peanut butter chip, and the cookie that started it all, their chocolate chip walnut cookie. The brand's cookies are made with high-quality ingredients and freshly baked daily to make sure each mouth-watering cookie is as delicious as it looks. Plus, any leftover cookies that remain at the end of the day are donated to charities overnight. This ensures you get freshly baked cookies each time, granting them a place on this list. Levain cookies are famous for their characteristically crispy exterior, yet soft and chewy center and their oatmeal cookie is described as a golden-brown buttery treat filled with sweet raisins.

Voortman Bakery is a Canadian-based bakery founded in 1951 by Dutch brothers William and Harry Voortman. The company is known for producing high-quality baked goods and has won multiple awards, such as HACCP and Food Safety System certifications, the Women's Choice award, and the Sial D'or award, which recognize their high safety and product development standards — and also grant them a place on our list.

Voortman Bakery offers traditional oatmeal cookies in a variety of flavors, including original, raisin, cranberry flaxseed, chocolate chip, and fudge-striped oatmeal. In addition, Voortman Bakery also has a variety of other treats, such as wafers and bite-size cookies, all made with high-quality ingredients and without any artificial colors or flavors, high-fructose corn syrup, or trans-fat. Plus, the brand has a line of "feel-good treats," which offers an even broader selection of sugar-free versions of their products. Nevertheless, their oatmeal cookies contain a mix of oat and wheat flour, which means that they are not gluten-free and, thus, not safe for people with celiac disease.

Tate's Bake Shop is a brand and bakery located in Southampton, New York. It was founded in 1980 by Kathleen King, who created a line of traditional American treats featuring her thin and buttery cookies. The brand is known for its all-natural and high-quality baked goods, which is evidenced by its commitment to using non-GMO ingredients and avoiding using preservatives and artificial flavors, all in an effort to ensure its products taste as homemade as can be. Aside from the brand's delicious products, this initiative sets it apart from other oatmeal cookie brands and grants it a place on this list.

Furthermore, Tate's Bake Shop is an internationally recognized brand that has received several awards and recognitions for its products. In fact, their chocolate chip cookie (the one that started the business) has been voted the number one chocolate chip cookie in the country. Thus, it is safe to say that their oatmeal raisin cookie also makes a delicious treat. While Tate's Bake Shop oatmeal cookie is not gluten-free, the brand has a gluten-free selection of cookies, as well as a vegan one for those following plant-based diets.

Cybele's Free to Eat is a brand of allergen-free and gluten-free food products. It makes a variety of baked goods and pasta that are free from dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish, the top eight foods that cause allergic reactions in children and adults (via the Food and Drug Administration). Plus, the brand's products are also certified kosher, vegan, non-GMO, and free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Seeing that coming up with tasty cookies that are free from potentially harmful ingredients is not an easy feat, we couldn't leave this brand off our list.

Cybele's Free to Eat started when founder Cybele Pascal's child was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, which led this best-selling cookbook writer to create allergen-friendly recipes that provide all the flavor without the risk. By 2012, Cybele's recipes went from being healthier homemade alternatives for her family to a renowned nationwide brand that has won multiple clean-eating awards. When it comes to the brand's oatmeal raisin cookie, you can expect to enjoy a genuinely soft, chewy, and wholesome treat.

The number one oatmeal cookie brand on this list is Steve & Andy's, which, unlike any of the other brands, delivers organic and gluten-free cookies. Steve & Andy's was founded by friends Steve Marino and Arjan (Andy) Khiani, who merged their Italian-Canadian and Indian backgrounds to create a cookie line made up of a variety of flavors, such as chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, ginger snap, and their oatmeal collection featuring their oatmeal raisin and vegan oatmeal coconut cookies.

Furthermore, since Steve & Andy's entire product line is organic, their cookies are free of artificial colors and flavors, as well as corn syrup, peanuts, and tree nuts. Moreover, the brand is committed to sourcing only the highest-quality ingredients, a differentiating factor that has helped establish the company as a trusted brand in the health and wellness industry. Plus, the company also prides itself on its sustainable business practices and community involvement, which are evidenced by its 100% recyclable packaging and Eco-Friendly program, in which a percentage of the company's profits is donated to environmental campaigns in an effort to protect the environment. Thus, whether through their crispy and crunchy or soft and chewy cookies, Steve & Andy's offers deliciousness that positively impacts your and the planet's health.