Description
Delicious, chewy oatmeal cookies enhanced with applesauce for a low sugar delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix together the wet ingredients in another bowl: applesauce, vanilla extract, and any added sweeteners.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool for around 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Let the cookies firm up for the perfect chewy texture. For a unique flavor, consider using different spices or adding coconut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookies, oatmeal cookies, low sugar, healthy cookies, baking, desserts