Healthy apple oat cookies baked to perfection, rich in flavor and nutrients.

Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

ByOlivia Carter
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Why Make This Recipe

Healthy Apple Oat Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy a wholesome treat. They are packed with nutrients from oats and fruits, making them a great snack for both kids and adults. These cookies are not only easy to make but also offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, you can customize them with optional ingredients like nuts or natural sweeteners to suit your taste.

How to Make Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup mashed bananas or applesauce
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed bananas (or applesauce), chopped apples, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. If you want added sweetness, stir in honey or maple syrup.
  3. If using, fold in the walnuts or pecans.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Let cool before serving as a snack or breakfast on the go.

How to Serve Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

You can serve Healthy Apple Oat Cookies as a delightful snack or a hearty breakfast. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Pair them with a glass of milk or yogurt for extra nourishment. These cookies are perfect for school lunches or for having on hand during busy mornings.

How to Store Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

To keep your Healthy Apple Oat Cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them for a longer time, you can freeze them in a zip-top bag for up to a month. Just let them thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy them again!

Tips to Make Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

  • Make sure the apples are finely chopped to ensure they bake evenly.
  • You can adjust the thickness of the cookies by adding more oats or fruit to your preferred consistency.
  • For a chewier cookie, add a little more applesauce or banana.
  • Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or vanilla extract for a unique flavor.

Variation

Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins! You can add raisins, dried cranberries, or even coconut flakes. For a chocolate twist, consider adding dark chocolate chips for a treat that’s still healthy.

FAQs

Can I make these cookies without sugar?
Yes! Using ripe bananas or applesauce provides natural sweetness, allowing you to skip additional sugars.

Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, if you use gluten-free rolled oats, these cookies can easily become a gluten-free option.

Can I replace the nuts in the recipe?
Absolutely! You can leave them out or substitute them with seeds or other ingredients you enjoy.

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Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Delicious and wholesome cookies made with oats and fruits, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth guilt-free.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup mashed bananas or applesauce
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed bananas (or applesauce), chopped apples, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. If you want added sweetness, stir in honey or maple syrup.
  3. If using, fold in the walnuts or pecans.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Let cool before serving as a snack or breakfast on the go.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to a month.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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Hi, I’m Olivia Carter. I’m 41 years old, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and now living in Denver, Colorado, where the mountains are as much a part of my inspiration as the markets I shop from. My kitchen is my safe place it smells of herbs, wood smoke, and sometimes just-baked bread cooling on the counter.

I didn’t grow up with professional chefs around me just hardworking parents and a grandmother who believed that love always started with a pot on the stove. She taught me how to make biscuits without a recipe, how to know when cornbread is ready just by the sound it makes, and how to never waste a single vegetable from the garden. Those lessons stuck with me more than anything I ever read in a cookbook.

My path here wasn’t simple. I started as a server, sneaking glances into the kitchen whenever I could. Eventually, I found myself behind the line, sweating through long shifts, burning my fingers, and learning faster than I thought possible. Later, I studied culinary arts in New York, but I’ve always said the best training came from real kitchens, real mistakes, and real people who pushed me to keep going.

Today, my cooking is rooted in Southern tradition but shaped by everywhere I’ve traveled and everything I’ve tasted. I love the balance of smoky barbecue with bright citrus, the sweetness of honey paired with a kick of chili, and the way fresh herbs can lift even the simplest dish. Food, to me, is about contrast it should surprise you while still feeling like home.

I cook for people who want food that tells a story. I believe meals should connect us to memory, to family, to joy. It’s not about perfection or fancy plating it’s about sitting down, taking a bite, and feeling something.

If you’ve ever laughed around a messy kitchen table, licked barbecue sauce off your fingers, or found comfort in a bowl of soup on a hard day, then you already understand what my cooking is about. Welcome I can’t wait to share it with you.

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