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Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

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Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sweetened with applesauce and just a touch of brown sugar. These guilt-free treats are quick to make, packed with fiber, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (reduce to 2 tablespoons for ultra low-sugar, or substitute coconut sugar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or olive oil or melted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, preferably dark chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, brown sugar, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. If dough is too runny, let it rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Fold in raisins/dried cranberries and mini chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
  6. Drop heaping spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. You should get 18-20 cookies.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden and set around the edges but still soft in the center. For crispier cookies, bake up to 14 minutes.
  8. Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. If too dry, add an extra tablespoon of applesauce next time.

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce for best results. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and flour blend. For vegan, substitute egg with flaxseed ‘egg’ and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Chill dough if cookies spread too much. Let cookies cool completely for best texture. Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days, fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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