Guilt Free Oatmeal Cookies

Craving something sweet without the guilt? These Guilt Free Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavor! Made with heart-healthy rolled oats and whole wheat flour, they're naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup, making them refined sugar-free. A touch of melted coconut oil and vanilla extract brings a hint of richness, while optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts let you customize your treat. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of baking, these cookies are soft, perfectly spiced with ground cinnamon, and make for an ideal snack or dessert. Whether you’re looking for a healthy kid-approved treat or a satisfying post-workout bite, these oatmeal cookies are your go-to recipe for fueling your day guilt-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Step 5

Scoop out tablespoons of the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

Step 7

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Enjoy your guilt-free oatmeal cookies as a healthy snack or dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	717.6 grams (717.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2502

Total Fat 93.80g	120%
Saturated Fat 47.10g	236%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1061mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 391.80g	142%
Dietary Fiber 45.50g	163%
Total Sugars 169.90g
Protein 57.20g	114%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 270mg	21%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 2146mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 59.4%