Description
These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are naturally sweet, soft, and chewy, made with just rolled oats and fresh grated apples. With no added sugar or flour, they’re a wholesome, simple treat perfect for snacks or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 medium apples (about 2 cups grated apple)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Optional: 2 tablespoons raisins or chopped dates
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and finely grate the apples to yield about 2 cups, including juices.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated apples and rolled oats. Stir in any optional add-ins if using.
- Mix thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb moisture.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture per cookie onto prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until set and lightly golden around edges.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use naturally sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Gala for best flavor.
- Cookies firm up as they cool while remaining soft inside.
- Flatten more and bake slightly longer for crispier cookies.
- Certified gluten-free oats ensure the recipe remains gluten-free.
- Store refrigerated for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
