Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and coconut oil, these cookies are a healthier alternative to traditional cookies. Packed with flavor from cinnamon, honey, and raisins, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/3 cup raisins or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added nutrition, stir in ground flaxseed or chia seeds.
- These cookies freeze well and make a great on-the-go snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
