These easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies are healthy enough to eat anytime of the day. Made with apple sauce and oats.
These easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies are healthy enough to eat anytime of the day. They are perfect for on the go or as an after school snack.
Made with applesauce and maple syrup, they don't have any refined sugars, so you can feel good about feeding them to your family.
Some other healthy apple recipes are my Apple Pie Overnight Oats and my Apple Nachos.
If you are in the mood for indulging in something sweeter, try my Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are soft and chewy.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Gluten free rolled oats: To add crunch.
- Applesauce: Adds sweetness.
- Peanut butter: Adds a nutty flavor and helps bind the ingredients.
- Maple syrup: For the sweet maple flavor.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: To add a warming spice flavor.
- Salt: To bring out the sweet flavors.
- Apple: I used Granny Smith because I love the tart flavor. You could use your favorite.
- Walnuts: Adds crunch and flavor.
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🔪 Instructions
Mix rolled oats, apple sauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add in diced apple and walnuts.
Form balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. You'll need to flatten them, since they don't rise or spread out. Bake until golden brown.
🥡 Storage
These last up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
If you prefer to store them at room temperature, they'll last up to 4 days. You can also freeze them up to 3 months.
📖 Additions
- Pecans
- Dried cranberries
- Hemp seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
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📋 Recipe
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch fresh grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ apple diced (about ½ cup) - I used Granny Smith
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix rolled oats, apple sauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Add in diced apple and chopped walnuts.
- Form balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Press down to flatten (these do not rise). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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