Oatmeal apple cookies are made by mixing rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder with melted butter, honey, egg, and grated apple, plus optional raisins and walnuts, then spooning the dough onto a tray and baking at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking, and serve 4.
A healthy, tasty snack that combines the fiber of oats with the natural sweetness of apples.
How to Make Oatmeal Apple Cookies?
It is a very simple recipe, ideal for cooking with the family, and easy to adapt with nuts or raisins.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of oatmeal apple cookies contains approximately 180 kcal, 25 g of carbohydrates, 7 g of fat, 3 g of protein, 3 g of fiber, 10 g of sugars, 30 mg of cholesterol, and 120 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Oatmeal Apple Cookies Recipe
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1 large apple, grated
- 1 tablespoon of butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup of whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- Raisins (optional)
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
- In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, and egg until smooth. Add to the dry ingredients with the grated apple, and the raisins and walnuts if using, and mix gently.
- Spoon the dough onto the tray, about 5 cm (2 inches) apart, and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and firm. Let cool on the tray for a few minutes before moving to a rack.
Additional Tips
Drain the apple
Squeeze the grated apple in a sieve or with paper towels to remove excess moisture so the cookies do not turn gummy.
Add spices
A pinch of ginger or nutmeg adds warmth.
Mix in extras
Chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried cranberries add texture.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water) | 1 | Vegan |
| Whole wheat flour | Oat flour | ¾ cup | Gluten free with certified oats |
| Butter | Coconut oil | 1 tablespoon | Dairy free |
| Honey | Maple syrup | 1 tablespoon | Vegan |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I substitute ingredients?
Yes. Use a flax egg instead of egg, oat flour instead of whole wheat flour, coconut oil instead of butter, and maple syrup instead of honey.
In an airtight container at room temperature, or frozen for up to three months.
3. What can I add for more flavor or texture?
A pinch of ginger or nutmeg, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried cranberries.
4. How do I make them gluten free?
Use certified gluten free oats and replace the wheat flour with rice, almond, or oat flour.
Benefits
Oatmeal apple cookies are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and keeps you full longer.
Did You Know?
The apple is one of the oldest fruits cultivated by humans, with origins in Central Asia thousands of years ago.
How to adapt this recipe to a vegan or vegetarian version?
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