Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for a snack or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and honey, these cookies are a healthier alternative to traditional cookies without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1/3 cup raisins or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix the Dough: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir until combined. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips and nuts.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, flatten slightly, bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
- You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
