Description
Enjoy these soft, chewy, and guilt-free Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies. They capture the cozy flavors of apple pie using wholesome, whole-grain ingredients and natural sweeteners, making them a perfect nutritious snack or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100 g) instant oats
- 3/4 cup (90 g) whole wheat flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (28 g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) agave syrup (or honey or pure maple syrup)
- 1 cup (125 g) finely diced apple (about 1 medium)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the agave syrup to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined to form a dough.
- Gently fold in the finely diced apple.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop the chilled dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each scoop slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to encourage spreading.
- Bake for 11–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look just slightly underbaked.
- Let the healthy apple pie oatmeal cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For gluten-free cookies, use certified gluten-free instant oats and a gluten-free flour blend.
- Substitute maple syrup or honey for agave in equal amounts.
- Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water) for an egg-free version.
- Add-ins like raisins, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, or a pinch of nutmeg can be included.
- Diced pear or peach can be used instead of apple for a seasonal variation.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 150-180 (will vary based on sweetener and fat choice)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (will vary based on sweetener and apple)
- Sodium: Approximately 40-60 mg
- Fat: Approximately 6-8g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15-20 mg