Description
These Healthy Cookies are a wholesome and delicious treat made with rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. They are packed with nutritious ingredients including coconut oil, applesauce, nuts, and optional dried fruit, making them perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack that balances flavor and health.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried fruit if using, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the mix-ins.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently flatten each cookie dough mound using the back of a spoon to shape them evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they’re cooked through and ready.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and maintain their texture.
Notes
- You can substitute mashed banana for applesauce for a different natural sweetness and moisture.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Consider adding chia seeds or ground flaxseed to boost nutritional value and add fiber.
