Healthier Spice Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these Healthier Spice Cookies, a wholesome twist on a classic treat! Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour and heart-healthy rolled oats, these cookies are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and feature the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. A touch of unsweetened applesauce keeps them moist and tender, while optional add-ins like chopped walnuts and dried cranberries add delightful bursts of texture and flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these cookies are perfect for everything from a cozy snack to a healthy dessert. Whether you’re looking for a fiber-packed option or simply can’t resist the allure of homemade spiced cookies, this recipe promises to be your new favorite wholesome treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.33 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 0.5 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.25 cup Raisins or dried cranberries (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 large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, let it rest for 5 minutes as the oats will absorb some moisture.
If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
Take small spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your healthier spice cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.3 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.0 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.1 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1596 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.
