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Healthy Chewy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Soft, naturally sweetened oatmeal cookies perfect for a healthy make-ahead breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup natural nut butter
  • 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, nut butter, honey, oil, vanilla, and applesauce.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 10–14 minutes until set but soft.
  7. Cool on rack before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture.