Description

These Low-Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies offer a chewy, soft texture and a natural sweetness that everyone in my house simply adores. Their wholesome sweetness comes from natural fruit sugars and a hint of maple syrup instead of refined white sugar, making them a perfect wholesome snack for the busy school week ahead.

Ingredients

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2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1.5 cups Whole Wheat Flour or Almond Flour
1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
In a large bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract
In another bowl, stir together rolled oats, flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold until no flour streaks remai
Optionally chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes
Scoop portions onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly
Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce to avoid adding hidden sugars.

If the dough is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of oats.

For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 115 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg