Low Fat Low Calorie Ginger Cherry Oatmeal Granola Cookies
Packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness, these Low Fat Low Calorie Ginger Cherry Oatmeal Granola Cookies are the perfect guilt-free indulgence. Featuring hearty rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and a touch of fragrant spices like ginger and cinnamon, these cookies strike the ideal balance between flavor and nutrition. Sweetened with a blend of unsweetened applesauce and honey or maple syrup, they boast a moist and chewy texture complemented by bursts of tangy dried cherries and a satisfying granola crunch. Ready in under 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are as nourishing as they are delicious, perfect for a healthy snack or a light dessert. High in fiber, low in fat, and packed with natural ingredients, they’re a wholesome option to satisfy both your sweet tooth and your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cups Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Dried cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cups Granola (low sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Water
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, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground ginger, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and water until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and granola, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls 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 cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.6 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*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.
