Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Delicious and nutritious oatmeal cookies inspired by apple pie, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: rolled oats, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients: applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the chopped apples gently into the mixture.
- Shape the cookies by scooping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing them down slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool completely before enjoying or storing them.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough and consider using fresh apples for optimal moisture and flavor.