Description
Soft and chewy applesauce oatmeal cookies made with wholesome ingredients, lightly sweetened and perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg or flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Up to ½ cup mix-ins (optional): walnuts, flax seeds, dried cranberries, chocolate chunks
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.
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Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, fold in mix-ins if using.
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Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp per cookie) onto baking sheets spaced 5 cm apart.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
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Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg or ginger for a warm spice twist.
- Substitute the honey/maple syrup with coconut sugar for a different sweet note.
- Mix in shredded coconut or pumpkin seeds for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
