Deliciously Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies combine the flavors of apple pie with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal, making them a delicious and healthy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan alternative
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples
- ¼ cup raisins or chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil (or applesauce), honey (or maple syrup), egg (or flax egg), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and optional raisins or walnuts.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Serve with a warm cup of herbal tea for a delightful snack.