Description
A delicious blend of sweet, chewy, and hearty textures, these Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy treat made with natural ingredients like apples, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for a quick snack or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 small apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in chopped apple and any optional add-ins like raisins or walnuts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each.
- Gently flatten each cookie with a fork or fingers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and transfer to a bag for up to 3 months.
If desired, use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
Quick oats can be used instead of rolled oats for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
