Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is soft, chewy and lightly sweet. These cookies are perfect for a healthier snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup raisins or chopped nuts optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps cookies bake evenly.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, add applesauce, brown sugar, honey, egg, melted oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir well to evenly mix everything.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Extras
- Fold in raisins or chopped nuts if using. Stir gently so they spread evenly throughout the cookie dough.
Shape the Cookies
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough. Place it onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Edges should look golden brown. The center will feel soft but will firm up later.
Cool and Serve
- Remove from oven. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack before serving.
Notes
- Use unsweetened applesauce for lower sugar.
- Do not overbake. Cookies may become dry.
- Add dark chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Let cookies cool fully before storing.
- Use old-fashioned oats for best texture.
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies.