Guilt Free Oatmeal Cookies
Craving something sweet without the guilt? These Guilt Free Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavor! Made with heart-healthy rolled oats and whole wheat flour, they're naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup, making them refined sugar-free. A touch of melted coconut oil and vanilla extract brings a hint of richness, while optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts let you customize your treat. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of baking, these cookies are soft, perfectly spiced with ground cinnamon, and make for an ideal snack or dessert. Whether you’re looking for a healthy kid-approved treat or a satisfying post-workout bite, these oatmeal cookies are your go-to recipe for fueling your day guilt-free!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups 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 Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
Step 5
Scoop out tablespoons of the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Step 7
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Enjoy your guilt-free oatmeal cookies as a healthy snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (717.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2502.0 |
| Total Fat 93.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1060.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 391.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 169.9g | |
| Protein 57.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 270.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2145.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories