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Healthy Cookies

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🍪 Healthy Oatmeal Cookies provide a nutritious snack option packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and nuts.
🌱 These cookies combine natural sweetness and satisfying texture, making them a delicious treat without compromising on health.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups quick-cooking oats for structure and nutrients

1 cup white whole wheat flour for structure and nutrients

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder for structure and nutrients

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon for structure and nutrients

½ teaspoon salt for structure and nutrients

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce adds moisture and binding

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled) adds moisture and binding

1 large egg adds moisture and binding

1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds moisture and binding

½ cup honey adds moisture and binding

⅓ cup raisins enhances flavor and texture

¼ cup dark chocolate chips enhances flavor and texture

¼ cup well chopped raw walnuts or pecans enhances flavor and texture

Instructions

1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier, especially if you’re baking for a crowd.

2-In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients like oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until they’re well combined.

3-Next, in a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: applesauce, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and honey. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a dough forms. If you’re adapting for dietary needs, remember swaps like using flaxseed for eggs can keep things smooth.

4-Once the dough is ready, scoop it onto the baking sheet in even portions. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden, then let them cool. This process not only ensures great texture but also locks in the healthy cookies’ flavors, making them a hit for family snacks.

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Notes

🍯 Use honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness instead of refined sugars.
🥄 Incorporate nuts or extra chocolate chips based on personal preference for texture.
🧈 Melt and cool butter before mixing to ensure even blending and prevent overcooking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie

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