Description
Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies: Soft, chewy, and lightly sweet, these gluten-free vegan cookies are a wholesome guilt-free treat with minimal sugar — perfect for a comforting snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or low-sugar sweetener of choice
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ¼ cup raisins, chopped dates, or dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix applesauce, maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins if using.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if you need strict gluten avoidance.
- Choose creamy almond butter or peanut butter for a smoother texture.
- Maple syrup provides sweetness; substitute with a low-sugar sweetener if desired and adjust to taste.
- Optional mix-ins add texture and flavor without compromising the vegan, dairy-free nature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: ≈284 kcal
- Sugar: ≈15 g
- Sodium: ≈180 mg
- Fat: ≈15 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈38 g
- Fiber: ≈4 g
- Protein: ≈7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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