Description
Easy, kid-friendly oatmeal cookies, perfect for a hearty breakfast or snack. Made with simple ingredients and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, melted butter, and egg.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in raisins or chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute honey or maple syrup for the brown sugar, adjusting the amount to your preference.
- Add other mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg