Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
A simple, wholesome cookie recipe with only four natural ingredients—oats, applesauce, peanut butter, and cinnamon. Naturally sweetened, quick to prepare, and perfect for healthy snacking or dietary adaptations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats provides structure and chewiness
- 1 cup sweetened applesauce room temperature preferred
- 1 cup peanut butter well-stirred; any nut or seed butter works
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth and flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine sweetened applesauce, peanut butter, oats, and cinnamon. Stir until a cohesive dough forms that holds when pressed.
- Form dough into 12 equal-sized balls using hands or a scoop. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are firm and lightly golden. Centers may appear soft but will firm as they cool.
- Cool cookies completely on the baking sheet before transferring to preserve texture.
Notes
Use room temperature applesauce for better dough binding. Substitute unsweetened applesauce for a less sweet, sugar-free version. Nut/seed butter alternatives like almond or sunflower seed butter work well. Avoid instant oats for texture; old-fashioned oats are ideal. Store in airtight container with paper towel at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months. Cookie dough balls can be frozen and baked directly from frozen with extra 2-3 minutes baking time.
