Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy sweet treat made with rolled oats and natural sweetness from applesauce, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 150 g unsweetened applesauce
- 60 g almond butter or any nut butter of your choice
- 50 g honey or maple syrup adjust based on preference
- 1 each ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 250 g rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 50 g dark chocolate chips or raisins optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed banana, applesauce, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt, then mix until blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips or raisins.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and form into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven; let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.