Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

ByDeShawn Ellis
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
SPREAD LOVE

Why Make This Recipe

Healthy Apple Oat Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy a sweet treat while keeping your health in mind. These cookies are packed with natural ingredients like oats and apples, making them a great choice for a snack or dessert. They are easy to make, and you can customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Plus, they are a wonderful way to use up any extra apples you have lying around.

How to Make Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup grated apple
  • 1/2 cup mashed bananas (or applesauce)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried fruit (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, grated apple, mashed bananas, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Stir in any optional ingredients like nuts or raisins.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  6. Let cool before serving.

How to Serve Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

These cookies are delightful at any time of day. You can serve them warm from the oven with a cup of tea or coffee. They also make a great addition to breakfast or a school lunch. For added sweetness, you can spread a little nut butter on top.

How to Store Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

Once your cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container. They will keep well for about a week at room temperature. For longer storage, you can keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months.

Tips to Make Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

  • Use unsweetened applesauce if you want to reduce the sugar content.
  • Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or ginger for more flavor.
  • Make sure to grate the apple finely, so it blends well into the cookie mixture.

Variation

You can adjust the recipe to suit your taste. Try adding chocolate chips instead of raisins or use different types of flour. You can even replace the banana with another fruit puree if you prefer.

FAQs

1. Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yes, quick oats can be used, but the texture may be slightly different.

2. Are these cookies gluten-free?
If you use certified gluten-free oats and almond flour, these cookies can be gluten-free.

3. How can I make these cookies vegan?
You can substitute mashed bananas or use applesauce and ensure that any add-ins like chocolate chips are dairy-free.

Print
clock clock icon cutlery cutlery icon flag flag icon folder folder icon instagram instagram icon pinterest pinterest icon facebook facebook icon print print icon squares squares icon heart heart icon heart solid heart solid icon

Healthy Apple Oat Cookies

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
Print Recipe

Description

Delicious and nutritious apple oat cookies that are easy to make and perfect for a snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup grated apple
  • 1/2 cup mashed bananas (or applesauce)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried fruit (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, grated apple, mashed bananas, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Stir in any optional ingredients like nuts or raisins.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  6. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy cookies, apple oat cookies, vegan cookies, gluten-free options

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

Avatar photo

Hey, I’m DeShawn Ellis—friends call me D. I’m 42 years old, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, and now I’m holding it down in Atlanta, Georgia, where I run a soul food kitchen that’s as much about storytelling as it is about the food. Cooking isn’t just what I do it’s who I am. It’s how I honor where I come from, and how I speak love into the world.

My earliest memories are in my grandma’s kitchen barefoot on a step stool, stirring roux while she told me stories about her own mama, who used to cook for church fish fries back in the ’50s. That kitchen was my school. That woman was my first chef. She never measured a thing, but everything came out perfect. She taught me that food could heal, could gather people, could celebrate and comfort at the same time.

I didn’t come up through culinary school I came up through Sunday dinners, community cookouts, and elbow grease. I worked every back-of-house job you can think of, from janitor to pitmaster. Over time, I built my own rhythm in the kitchen deeply rooted in Southern Black tradition but open to everything. My oxtails have a splash of Caribbean heat. My collards might get kissed with smoked paprika and a dash of coconut vinegar. And yeah, I’ll put Cajun spice on anything that holds still long enough.

What drives me most is making food that feels like a hug from home. I want folks to taste a dish and remember their auntie's kitchen, or a summer evening on the porch, or that one bite that made them feel seen. But I also want to evolve because our food, our culture, is not stuck in the past. It’s growing, remixing, finding new voices. I’m proud to be one of them.

I cook for people who love food with a story behind it. You don’t need fancy tools or a French accent to make magic you just need heart, hustle, and a little bit of fire. If you’ve ever cooked with love, failed with style, or fed someone just to see them smile, then we’re already family.

Welcome to my kitchen. Let’s build something beautiful one bite at a time.

MORE RECIPES

Chai Cake

Chai Cake

ByElsa
SPREAD LOVE

SPREAD LOVEFew things bring as much warmth and nostalgia as a freshly baked Chai Cake, its rich aroma filling the kitchen while the golden hues outside signal the arrival of autumn. As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, indulging in the comforting spices of a Chai Spice Cake becomes a seasonal ritual, a…

Homemade classic Christmas toffee with almonds and chocolate.

Classic Christmas Toffee

ByElsa
SPREAD LOVE

SPREAD LOVEClassic Christmas Toffee introduction Classic Christmas Toffee is a delightful treat that brings joy and sweetness during the holiday season. This homemade candy is perfect for sharing with family and friends, or simply enjoying yourself. With its rich buttery flavor and crunchy texture, toffee is a timeless favorite that can make your Christmas celebrations…