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Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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These healthy apple oatmeal cookies are soft, naturally sweetened with fruit, and perfect for a nutritious snack. They’re vegan, gluten free, contain no added sugar, and are simple to prepare in just under 20 minutes. Using sweet apples like Gala or Fuji, mashed banana, oats, cinnamon, and peanut butter, these cookies are wholesome and satisfying.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 1 large apple (Gala, Fuji, or any sweet apple, about 114 grams grated)
  • 3 tablespoons mashed banana (½ ripe small banana, about 54 grams)

Dry Ingredients

  • 48 grams (½ cup) gluten free old fashioned rolled oats (or regular rolled oats if not gluten sensitive)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Others

  • 1–2 tablespoons peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash the banana: Peel and slice the banana, then place it in a medium bowl and mash well with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the apple: Peel and grate the apple directly into the bowl with the mashed banana. Leave the natural juices that come from grating the apple; do not squeeze them out. Add the ground cinnamon and mix well with a spoon or fork to combine.
  4. Add peanut butter and oats: Stir in the peanut butter, mixing thoroughly, then fold in the rolled oats until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
  5. Form the cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 1 to 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten them gently with your fingers to form cookie shapes.
  6. Bake: Bake for about 14 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are firm and they no longer stick to the parchment paper. The cookies will be soft initially when removed but will firm up as they cool.
  7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack or serving, allowing them to fully set.

Notes

  • Use sweet apple varieties like Gala or Fuji for best flavor; avoid tart varieties to keep the cookies naturally sweet without added sugars.
  • Adjust peanut butter quantity based on flavor preference: 1 tablespoon for a subtle taste, or 2 tablespoons for a more intense peanut butter flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To enjoy warm, reheat in the oven at 350°F for a couple of minutes.
  • Calorie and nutrition estimates are based on using 1 tablespoon of peanut butter per batch.

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