Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Oatmeal Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and chewy cookies are crafted with wholesome ingredients, including applesauce and honey, ensuring a naturally sweet flavor without refined sugars. Ideal for both kids and adults, these cookies make for a nutritious snack or dessert at gatherings. With their versatility, you can easily customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batch ready to enjoy, making them an excellent option for meal prep. Bake up some love today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and honey until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; the dough will be sticky.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips, raisins, and walnuts.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg