Description

These No-Sugar Applesauce Cookies offer a soft, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth with every bite. They are naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of honey or maple syrup, making them a perfect dessert for health-conscious families.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Honey or Grade A Maple Syrup
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 cup Rolled Oats

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix
Gently fold in the rolled oats
Drop rounded mounds of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack

Notes

For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water).

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days on the counter or up to a week in the fridge.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10-12 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 95 kcal
Sugar: 6g (Natural)
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg