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Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies You’ll Love

Healthy and customizable, these Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies satisfy cravings without the sugar overload.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Mixture
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats swap for certified gluten-free oats if needed
  • 1 cup Sweetened Applesauce use unsweetened for lower sugar
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter substitute with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust or leave out if desired
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts try walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits raisins or cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips dark chocolate can be a healthier twist

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, sweetened applesauce, peanut butter, and ground cinnamon until mixed well.
  3. Scoop out portions of dough and roll into balls about the size of a tablespoon, placing them on the baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden around edges, being careful not to overbake.
  5. Remove from the oven, cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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