Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Deliciously simple Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies made with wholesome ingredients like oats, sweetened applesauce, and peanut butter. These cookies offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and crunch, ideal for a healthy snack or light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Sugar
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened applesauce
- 1 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed spread)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together the old-fashioned oats, sweetened applesauce, peanut butter, and ground cinnamon until you achieve a well-blended dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop the dough into balls using a spoon or cookie scoop and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- Using sweetened applesauce provides natural sweetness with less added sugar than traditional cookie recipes.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter for variation or dietary preferences.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy texture inside.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Keywords: Low sugar cookies, applesauce cookies, oatmeal cookies, healthy snacks, peanut butter cookies, low sugar desserts
