Low Fat Oatmeal Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these wholesome Low Fat Oatmeal Cookies! Bursting with hearty rolled oats and the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, these cookies are naturally sweetened with honey and moist thanks to unsweetened applesauce, making them a healthier alternative to traditional treats. Whole wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, while optional add-ins like raisins or chopped nuts provide delightful texture and flavor. Perfectly golden and soft, these easy-to-make cookies come together in just under 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy weekdays or weekend baking sessions. Whether enjoyed as a quick snack or a light dessert, these chewy oatmeal cookies prove that indulgence can be both nutritious and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, gently fold in the raisins and chopped nuts to evenly distribute them in the batter.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Lightly flatten the tops of the cookies with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form a more uniform shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may appear slightly underdone in the center, but they will set as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your light and delicious low-fat oatmeal cookies! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.5 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.2 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*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.
