Healthy Hermits
Discover the delightful goodness of Healthy Hermits, a soft, chewy cookie recipe loaded with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. These cookies combine the nutty richness of whole wheat flour, hearty rolled oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger for a comforting flavor profile. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, they’re studded with chewy dates, plump raisins, and crunchy pecans or walnuts, making every bite a textural delight. Perfect as a guilt-free snack or a wholesome treat alongside your morning coffee, these cookies come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake in under 12 minutes. Packed with fiber and heart-healthy fats, Healthy Hermits are the ultimate indulgence for anyone seeking a nutritious and delicious snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped dates
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until combined. The dough will be thick.
Fold in the chopped dates, raisins, and chopped nuts, evenly distributing them throughout the dough.
Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each scoop of dough slightly with the back of a spatula or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Healthy Hermits with a cup of tea, coffee, or as a quick on-the-go snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1247 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.6 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1989 mg | 42% | |
*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.
