Healthy Sugar Free Oatmeal Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy oatmeal cookies made without refined sugar, relying on applesauce for moisture and flavor, perfect for snacks or light desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground; sub: sunflower seed flour if nut-free) Measure by spooning and leveling, avoid packing
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats recommended) Use quick oats for softer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Keeps the cookies moist
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional) Omit for fully sugar-free version
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional) Use chocolate for richness, raisins for sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until there are no lumps.
- Add the applesauce and honey or maple syrup (if using) and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips or raisins. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Flatten each mound slightly to encourage even baking.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Start checking at 14 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sugar-free version, omit honey/maple syrup and use extra applesauce or mashed banana. Ensure oats are labeled gluten-free if needed. Store cookies in an airtight container; add a slice of apple to retain moisture.