Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or guilt-free dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients and customizable with your favorite mix-ins!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 medium ripe banana or ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
1 large egg or 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of sea salt
⅓ cup raisins, dark chocolate chips, or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, mash the banana (or use applesauce). Add maple syrup or honey, egg or flax egg, vanilla extract, and oil. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt.
4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in any optional mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
5. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly. Flatten gently.
6. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra softness, don’t overbake—remove cookies when centers are still slightly underdone.
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Customize with your favorite add-ins: dried cranberries, nuts, coconut flakes, or dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: healthy cookies, oatmeal cookies, sugar-free cookies