Healthier Oatmeal Cookies with a Cake Mix
Transform your cookie game with this easy and wholesome recipe for Healthier Oatmeal Cookies with a Cake Mix! By combining the convenience of a yellow or vanilla cake mix with nutrient-packed old-fashioned rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of ground cinnamon, these cookies strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment. With just one bowl and 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch of soft, chewy cookies that are lower in fat and loaded with flavor. Enjoy the option to customize with raisins or dark chocolate chips for an extra treat! Whether you're baking for a weekday snack or a guilt-free dessert, these cookies are sure to satisfy without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (approx. 15.25 oz) Yellow or vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, rolled oats, cinnamon, and optional raisins or chocolate chips.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2284 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 493.8 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1603 mg | 34% | |
*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.
