Healthier Oatmeal Cookies Lower Cal and Fat
Indulge in guilt-free snacking with these Healthier Oatmeal Cookies that are lower in calories and fat but packed with wholesome flavor. Made with nutrient-rich rolled oats, hearty whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies offer a satisfying treat without compromising your health goals. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while optional dark chocolate chips or raisins bring bursts of sweetness to every bite. Quick and easy to make, these cookies bake up soft and chewy in just 12 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings, midday snacks, or a light dessert. Whether you enjoy them straight out of the oven or packed for a grab-and-go treat, this recipe proves that delicious can also be nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and the egg until smooth and blended.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. If using chocolate chips or raisins, fold them into the dough at this stage.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies can dry out easily.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1161 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.6 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
