Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies
These Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of apples and cinnamon — perfect for a healthy treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats gluten-free if necessary
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Saigon cinnamon recommended
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup agave
- 1 cup finely diced red apple about 1 medium apple
Instructions
- Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the agave.
- Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the apple.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet using a spoon and spatula, and flatten slightly.
- Bake at 325°F for 11-14 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Notes
Measure the oats and flour correctly to ensure soft and chewy cookies. Use finely diced apples for the best texture. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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