Description
These Easy Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cookies combine wholesome rolled oats with fresh grated apple, natural peanut butter, and warm cinnamon for a nutritious and delicious treat. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and applesauce, these cookies are simple to prepare and perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 medium apple, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and natural peanut butter until you get a smooth and homogenous mixture.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats and ground cinnamon into the wet mixture until everything is well incorporated.
- Prepare the apple: Grate the medium apple using the largest holes of a box grater, or you may alternatively chop it into small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Combine apple with dough: Fold the grated apple gently into the cookie mixture until evenly mixed.
- Shape the cookies: Using a spoon, scoop heaping tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press each cookie down to flatten and shape them because they will not spread during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies set and edges are lightly golden. Remove and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to flatten and shape the cookies before baking as they won’t spread significantly in the oven.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if desired.
- For added texture, mix in some chopped nuts or raisins.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Grating the apple distributes moisture evenly and helps keep the cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
