Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that balances sweetness and nutrition. With chewy textures, rich chocolate chips, and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies evoke warm memories of family gatherings while satisfying your cravings without guilt. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, they are an excellent choice for busy days or cozy afternoons at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on the edges and soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, use ripe bananas in place of some honey or syrup. - Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for chewier cookies. - Experiment with nuts or dried fruits to customize your cookies.