Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
9 large (or 12 small) cookies
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Calories
245 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Description
The "Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies" recipe uses ripe mashed bananas as a natural sweetener and binder, with added maple syrup for depth of sweetness. Almond butter contributes a creamy texture and mild nutty flavor. Rolled oats provide a chewy base that holds moisture well, while cinnamon and sea salt enhance overall flavor. Finely chopped Granny Smith apples add a tart freshness and tender bite throughout each cookie.
Baked at a moderate temperature, these cookies keep their shape without significant spreading, offering a substantial feel and moist crumb thanks to the fruit and nut butter. The use of natural sweeteners and fruits creates a balanced and mildly sweet profile, avoiding an overpowering sugary taste.
They make a wholesome snack or breakfast accompaniment and can be stored refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer preservation. Adjusting apple size or type allows for flavor variation, and substituting grated apples maintains a smoother texture if preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 banana mashed (⅔ cup, ripe
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2/3 cup almond butter unsweetened
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1 apple peeled, cored and chopped, Granny Smith
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until they’re creamy.
- Stir in the pure maple syrup and almond butter until the wet ingredients are well combined. Note: If your almond butter is cold and/or hard (rather than well-stirred), microwave it for 20 to 30 second or until it stirs easily.
- Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the mixing bowl (dry ingredients).
- Mix well until everything is combined, then stir in the fresh diced apple. Note: you can use grated apples instead of chopped apples if you prefer.
- Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and shape them into cookie shapes. You can go with any size cookie dough balls you like! I make 7 huge cookies. The oatmeal cookie dough will stay the same shape you place them on the cookie sheet and won't spread a whole lot.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. For smaller cookies, bake 10 to 12 minutes and for larger cookies, bake for 13 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet completely before using a spatula to remove them from the cookie sheet.
Notes
- Mashed bananas can be substituted with unsweetened applesauce (approximately ⅔ cup) for a similar texture and sweetness.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or at room temperature for up to 3 days in cooler climates.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months and thaw before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9large (or 12 small) cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 9) | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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