Low Fat Chewy Apple Cookies

Indulge in the wholesome sweetness of these Low Fat Chewy Apple Cookies, a guilt-free treat that perfectly blends comforting fall flavors with better-for-you ingredients. Made with unsweetened applesauce, hearty rolled oats, and fresh, finely chopped apple, these cookies are soft, moist, and bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for snacking or dessert, they take just 15 minutes to prepare and are baked to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. With minimal fat and maximum flavor, these chewy apple cookies are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. They’re ideal for anyone seeking a healthier baked good or a family-friendly recipe with classic, comforting flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 1 cup rolled oats

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce and light brown sugar. Stir together until well mixed.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the applesauce mixture and blend until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the finely chopped apple and rolled oats until evenly dispersed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each cookie to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy your low-fat chewy apple cookies as a sweet and healthy snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(780.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1781.4

Total Fat 12.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 1790.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 382.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 176.5g
Protein 39.6g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 263.2mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1114.5mg	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: 6.3%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 84.9%