Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome and naturally sweetened treat perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Made with hearty oats, naturally sweet applesauce, and a gentle sweetener, these cookies offer a soft texture and a subtly sweet flavor without any added fats or refined sugars.
- Author: Lara
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
Sweetener
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and sweetener of your choice. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a consistent batter.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the dough onto the sheet in rounded tablespoon-sized portions, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool before serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and develop a better texture.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in ⅓ cup of raisins, chopped nuts, or cinnamon to the dough.
- Using unsweetened applesauce helps control sugar content, but you can adjust sweetness by varying the sweetener amount.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
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