Heart-Healthy Classic Thumbprint Cookies

Delightfully wholesome and irresistibly sweet, these Heart-Healthy Classic Thumbprint Cookies are a guilt-free twist on the beloved treat. Packed with nutrient-rich almond flour, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats, these cookies achieve the perfect balance of tender and hearty textures. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, they’re free of refined sugars, while a dollop of fruity preserves adds a burst of luscious flavor to every bite. Made with heart-smart olive oil and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, these cookies offer a nourishing way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect for snacking or sharing. Enjoy these healthy thumbprint cookies as a better-for-you dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg white
• 0.5 cup fruit preserves (such as raspberry or apricot)

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, whisk together almond flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, and egg white until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined into a soft dough.

Step 5

Use a tablespoon to scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll each one into a ball using your hands.

Step 6

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Gently press the center of each dough ball with your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create a small indentation.

Step 8

Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of the fruit preserves.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 10

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(602.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1975.1

Total Fat 111.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1177.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 111.6g
Protein 39.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.7mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 761.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 43.8%