Description
Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies: Chewy, soft, and naturally sweetened—these guilt-free treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without refined sugar. They’re packed with wholesome oats, warm cinnamon, and a touch of apple goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ cup raisins or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, melted coconut oil, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until combined. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour (or oat flour).
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
- You can adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 28 g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies, healthy oatmeal cookies, low sugar dessert, no refined sugar cookies, apple cinnamon oats