Imagine sinking your teeth into a cookie that tastes like a slice of warm apple pie, but without the guilt! These Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies are about to revolutionize your snack game, combining the wholesome goodness of oats, the natural sweetness of apples, and a decadent maple glaze that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, busy parents, and anyone craving a delicious treat that actually nourishes your body, these cookies are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Whisk together to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil and mix with honey or maple syrup. Add the egg and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms. Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips to create a more uniform shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the maple glaze, whisk together maple syrup and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the top using a spoon or piping bag.
- Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Use fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and flavor. Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work wonderfully in this recipe.
- Make sure your coconut oil is melted but not hot when mixing with other wet ingredients to prevent cooking the egg.
- For extra flavor, consider toasting the oats lightly in a dry pan before mixing them into the recipe.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each portion for consistent sizing.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent the maple glaze from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 122kcal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
