Low Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, these Low Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies are the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies deliver a comforting homemade flavor without the extra fat. Warm cinnamon and a touch of vanilla provide cozy undertones, while the dried apricots add a delightful pop of fruity tang. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is a healthier alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect as an on-the-go snack or a nutritious treat to satisfy your sweet cravings, these cookies are also ideal for meal prep, staying fresh for up to 5 days. Keywords: low fat cookies, oatmeal cookies, healthy apricot cookie recipe, wholesome snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.75 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups dried apricots, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce and light brown sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped dried apricots until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop 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 to ensure even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may look slightly underdone in the center; this is normal.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Low Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1152 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.4 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1965 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.
