Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious treat that is perfect for a snack or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and coconut oil, these cookies are lower in sugar and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup raisins or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well and make a great on-the-go snack or breakfast.
- You can substitute mashed banana for applesauce for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
