Healthy Cookies Recipe

Delicious and nutritious Healthy Cookies Recipe packed with fiber-rich oats, natural sweeteners, and wholesome ingredients. These cookies can be baked or made as a no-bake treat for a quick, satisfying snack.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Chilling Time: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 140kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Cookie scoop Optional, for uniform cookies
2 Large mixing bowls 2Large mixing bowls
1 Baking sheet For the baked version
1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
1 Wire cooling rack For cooling baked cookies
1 Measuring cups/spoons For accurate measurements
1 Saucepan For the no-bake version

Ingredients

2 cups Old-fashioned oats Base ingredient
1 cup Almond flour Substitute with whole wheat
⅓ cup Maple syrup Natural sweetener
½ cup Unsweetened applesauce Adds moisture
¼ cup Coconut oil melted
1 large Egg Use flax egg for vegan option
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor
½ teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise
¼ teaspoon Sea salt Enhances flavor
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional but recommended

Instructions

Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine oats, almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Mix maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla in another bowl.
Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Heat maple syrup and coconut oil in a saucepan until bubbling.
Stir in cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth.
Add oats and stir until fully coated.
Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm.
Enjoy once set.

Notes

For vegan version: Replace egg with flax egg
For gluten-free: Use certified GF oats
Let cool completely before storing

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