Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are everything you’ve ever wanted in a cookie. They’re chewy, warm, and endlessly satisfying while being packed with ingredients that are kind to your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins, chopped dates, or dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream together softened coconut oil and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add maple syrup.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden-brown.
- Cool briefly on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Protein: 2 g