Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If desired, fold in the raisins or chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
5. Scoop the Dough:
   • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake the Cookies:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
7. Cool the Cookies:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For chewier cookies, do not overbake them.
• You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Enjoy your homemade healthy oatmeal cookies!