Description
Indulge in these irresistibly chewy Healthy Oatmeal Cookies, the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, applesauce, and honey, these cookies are not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. With no added sugar and customizable mix-ins like dark chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, they cater to both sweet cravings and health-conscious choices. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, pack them in lunchboxes, or serve them at gatherings, they offer a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body. Easy to make and family-friendly, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup well chopped raw walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and honey until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg