Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh diced apples with hearty oats and whole wheat flour. Using natural sweeteners like agave and healthy fats from coconut oil or butter, these cookies offer a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a snack, delivering comforting apple pie taste in a nutritious, chewy cookie form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 59 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120mL) agave
Add-ins
- 1 cup (125g) finely diced red apple
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of flavors and leavening.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil or butter, room temperature egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then stir in the agave syrup to sweeten the mixture evenly.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat and flour mixture and stir gently just until everything is incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Add diced apple: Fold in the finely diced red apple carefully so that the pieces are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough, adding moisture and fresh apple flavor.
- Chill dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and improving the cookie texture.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and allow for even baking.
- Shape cookies: Use a spoon and spatula to drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each slightly to encourage even baking and a cookie-like shape.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F for 11-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up without breaking apart.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour if you need a gluten-free option.
- Substitute agave with honey or maple syrup if preferred.
- Room temperature egg helps with even mixing.
- Chilling the dough improves the texture and makes it easier to handle.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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