Sugarless Fall Harvest Cookies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these wholesome Sugarless Fall Harvest Cookies, a delightful treat that’s naturally sweetened with dates and unsweetened applesauce. Packed with hearty rolled oats, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and optional add-ins like chopped pecans and dried cranberries, these cookies offer the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Best of all, they require no refined sugar, making them a guilt-free snack or dessert ideal for health-conscious bakers. Ready in under 40 minutes, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for crisp fall mornings, lunchbox surprises, or holiday gatherings. Savor the goodness of fall’s bounty in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup Pitted dates
- 0.25 cup Hot water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cup Raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the pitted dates and hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
Transfer the soaked dates and water to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, creating a date paste.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Add the applesauce, date paste, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined to form a thick dough.
Optional: Fold in chopped pecans and raisins or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers, as they won't spread much in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these naturally sweetened cookies as a guilt-free fall treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.4 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.8 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3198 mg | 68% | |
*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.
