Soft and chewy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are perfect HEALTHY high-fiber snack ready in just 20 minutes. These oatmeal cookies are incredibly good, very nutritious, made with all wholesome ingredients and refined sugar-free. It's a easy healthy oatmeal cookie recipe your family will love.
OK, so It's official. I'm totally hooked on TV Show Girls. Like TOTALLY! I've never watched one single episode while it was on TV. Never! I was not even remotely interested. And then recently the re-runs started on TV, 'cause the new season is starting in February (yeeey! <-- screaming quietly). And there I was one afternoon, caught watching one episode purely out of boredom. But the strange thing happened that afternoon. I liked that one episode.... and there was, of course, that gorgeous/sexy Adam aka Kylo Ren. So, anyway, the next day I decided to watch next episode of Girls re-runs. And then the next day another episode. And here I am ... HOOKED!
So the other day, I decide I'm going to make some dessert. Something sweet, to complement my afternoon tea while watching my (new) favorite show. I was thinking of Apple Carrot Muffins or Carrot Cake, but in my head, I kinda envisioned COOKIES. But not some crumbly cookies, yet soft, chewy and full of warm winter spices. And what I envision, I usually make!
That day, when Girls started on TV, next to me was these beautiful and fragrant, freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies. The atmosphere was exactly how I've imagined - cozy couch, blanket, quiet house, warm cup of tea, cookies... and off course, Girls. Perfect!
The atmosphere was sooo good and cookies were sooo PERFECT that later on I decided to share all that on blog. Ok, let me tell you then about these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies are so incredibly soft and chewy, sweet and full of warm winter flavors. They are literally contagious. You can't just eat one and stop. The main ingredient is, of course, the apple. I used fresh organic Honeycrisp, but you can use any type of sweet and juicy apple.
I also used super healthy oats full of high-quality dietary fibers and whole wheat flour. I added coconut oil instead of butter and I used honey to sweeten up cookies. Also, I added some dried cranberries which gave a bit sourness to every sweet cookie bite. I spiced these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with warm spices - super healthy Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are easy to prepare and can be made in just 20 minutes. They are perfect with afternoon tea or coffee. If you're perhaps afraid of any excess calories, let me reassure you. These oatmeal cookies are made without refined sugars and super low-calorie. Since they are very nutritious, you can have these apple oatmeal cookies as quick on-to-go breakfast or healthy snack between meals.
These are perfect for kids school snack too. My kiddo love these! Just make sure you prepare a huge bunch, 'cause these cookies disappear very quickly.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are ...
- made with all healthy ingredients,
- soft and chewy, full of warm aromatic flavors,
- easy to prepare and can be made in just 20 minutes,
- needs only a few simple ingredients,
- refined sugar-free,
- low-calorie,
- rich in nutrients - quality fibers, plant-based proteins and minerals,
- contains heart-friendly fats,
- perfect quick breakfast or kids school snack.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, very thick and not crumbly at all. Even after few days stored in airtight container. That is of course if they endure that long. The first bunch I made literally vanished the same day. The second bunch I've prepared for photo shooting I had to hide from my hungry, healthy eaters... even from myself.
I can't wait for you to try these delicious cookies. Let me know how you like it!
Enjoy!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
- ¾ cup whole grain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil in liquid form
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup or runny honey
- 1 large sweet apple grated or chopped into small cubes
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 356F (180C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a separate bowl whisk the egg. Add coconut oil, vanilla, and syrup or honey. Mix well with a whisk until well combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix. Finally, stir in the grated or chopped apples and dried cranberries or raisins. Mix gently with a spoon.
- With a spoon, scoop the dough, then shape into slightly flattened balls. Arrange the cookies 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes. Watch for cookies and don’t over-bake them.
- When you get them out of the oven, cookies will be soft. Leave them to cool for few minutes on the baking sheet then transfer them to a cookie rack to cool completely. They will harden after they cool down.
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Gina says
Really love the texture of these cookies and the icing is the perfect finishing touch!
Judy Robinson says
So, I made these tonight, mine were not great to be nice, wondering what I did wrong? I did as recipe exactly, weird texture. not loving them.
Natalie says
Sorry to hear that, Judy. Well, oats have a bit "different" texture and taste than regular cookies. I guess you didn't do anything wrong. You're maybe just not used to oatmeal cookies. My kid had the same feeling when he first tried them. But after a few tries, he got to like them.
Mella says
I am making these today, but can I used extra Virgin olive oil or avocado oil in place of the coconut oil?
Natalie says
Avocado oil would be a better substitution here. Enjoy! :)
Patricia says
These cookies are so good! I did not have coconut oil so I substituted it for 2 tbsp of melted butter and they turned out great.
Natalie says
Thank you so much for the feedback. I'm glad you like them! :)
Sienna says
These are amazing
I make them a lot and they don't last more than a day with my family
I love how there is no refined sugar in them Or dairy
Even my friend who is sugar-free and dairy-free eats these (She cant resist).
Thank you for the recipe
:D
Natalie says
Thank you Sienna for this lovely feedback. I'm so glad to hear you like them so much! :)
Judy says
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Can I freeze them?
Natalie says
Glad you like it :) Yes, you can freeze them. Just put them in zip-lock bags and place in freezer. No need to reheat them, just thaw them for 10 minutes on room temperature. Enjoy :)
Yohanna says
Hi, can I substitute the whole wheat flour for almond flour?
Natalie says
Hmm, not sure. Never tried it with almond flour. Almond flour acts a bit differently when mixing with wet ingredients, so you may need to add more liquid into the mixture. Give it a try without adding anything first, and if you notice the mixture is to dry (crumbly), add a bit of milk. Let me know how it turns out.
Louise says
I just made these cookies. Very moist and delicious. I sweetened them with half honey and half maple syrup. Love them! Thank you.
Natalie says
Glad you like them Louise. Thank you for your lovely feedback :)
Misty says
Am I missing the recipe for the glaze?
Natalie says
Sorry for that. It's simple sugar glaze made of xylitol powder instead of confectioners' sugar. You'll need 1/2 cup xylitol powder and 1 teaspoon water or lemon juice. Mix until you get thick paste and pour over cookies (after they cool down). Leave for 10 minutes until glaze become firm. Enjoy! :)
Anne Gaelan says
These sound and look lovely with great ingredients and great, yummy looking pics!
Natalie says
Thank you so much Anne. Hope you'll have a chance to try these cookies. Enjoy!
GiGi Eats says
I love love love loveddddddddd oatmeal cookies - no raisins but with EXTRA frosting. So now I feel like I can taste em - thanks to your delicious photos and recipe!
Natalie says
Thanks Gigi! I feel you on oatmeal cookie heheh I'm addictive! Enjoy!
Jenny says
I am making these now. They are a very hearty cookie. I didn't make the glaze so perhaps not as "pretty" as the photo but definitely worth making. (I almost added coconut and chocolate chips but didn't want to mess it up the first time I made them.)
Natalie says
You can enjoy these totally guilt free. These cookies are so healthy, full of fibers and great for digestion. Enjoy Janny. And THANK you! :)
Rachel says
These look really good! Do you think it would be possible to do it without coconut oil though? Would vegetable oil or butter work just as well?
Natalie says
You can substitute coconut oil with butter. I recommend avoiding vegetable oil since it's highly processed and not so healthy. ;)
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I love the cinnamon flavor, Natalie. These cookies must be very delicious!
Natalie says
Thanks Agness. Glad you like it!
Jennifer A Stewart says
These remind me of a great breakfast but still have me feeling like I am indulging in dessert instead. My youngest son loves oatmeal and I was buying those breakfast cookies for him. I think he would definitely prefer these!!
Natalie says
I'm glad to hear that Jennifer. These are much much better than store-bought... not to mention healthier ;)
Amanda - Create N Plate says
Yum!! These look so soft and chewy. I love it!
Natalie says
Thank you Amanda :)
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I don't think I've ever tried cookies like these. They look amazing! I especially like the glaze.
Natalie says
No? Than you NEED to try these. Super easy and super tasty ;) Thanks Amy.
swathi says
I have to look for Girls never watched the episodes. These cookies my kind as it has apple, oatmeal also like the way you spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice. Next time when you make tea and cookie you can give an invitation I am ready to visit you.
Natalie says
Tea and cookies at my place, sure thing Swathi, you're invited :) Thanks!
Noel Lizotte says
Soft and chewy cookies are the best! I love all kinds of cookies, while my husband is partial to chocolate chip. I'll bet I could convince him to try these, they look so appealing! Apples, cinnamon, chewy, gooey ... oh yea!
Natalie says
The best indeed! My hubby was sceptical too about these apple and cinnamon cookies, he's a fan of choco cookies as well. But than he try one, and next thing you know he ate all plate hahah
Sarah | Away From the Box says
Okay, seriously, this recipe looks like the best ever. I love Girls too! I actually didn't like it at first.. But after probably episode 4 I was hooked. From then on, I would sit my happy butt down Sunday nights with a glass of wine and yep... COOKIES. So again, best recipe ever. I'm TOTALLY making these for the premiere! Delicious!
Natalie says
Ohh I'm totally making a chocolate CAKE for the premiere :) ... well and these cookies too hehe
Kathy McDaniel says
Sounds like the perfect cozy afternoon with delicious and good for you cookies! It really sounds like a dream!!! Love the fact that they don't contain refined sugar
Natalie says
We ALL need a little time for ourselves right? ;)
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Now this is my kind of breakfast cookie. Who doesn't love dessert for breakfast? Apples and oats...sounds like a plan to me.
Natalie says
People don't believe me when I say I eat cookies for breakfast without any guilt. It's the best! :)
Manila Spoon says
Just one look at your oatmeal cookies and I am convinced they are delicious! They look so moist and the fact that it's sugar-free makes me want to bake a huge batch right now!
Natalie says
Hehe thanks :) They are so sooo good. You can't eat just one.. and you know what? You don't have to stop at just one ;)
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Natalie, these cookies look amazing! That glaze is making drool like crazy. Alright, it's official, I need a dozen of these to make my weekend truly complete. P.S. So cool that you made these low calories and refined sugar free. That means I can have a dozen, right? ;) Pinned!
Natalie says
Thanks friend! You bake most amazing cookies Demeter. You were my inspiration here ;) Let's eat ALL the cookies ok?! heheh
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I absolutely love chewy cookies and this one with no artificial sweetener is a definite winner. The whole wheat flour adds so much of earthiness in the cookies and I love that flavor. Gorgeous clicks as well!
Natalie says
Thanks Sandhya :)
Kim Lee says
These look so soft and scrumptious! They remind me of some cookies that I get at a local speciality grocery store. They are so good - I can't wait to give your version a try!
Natalie says
Thank you Kim :) Why buy just one when you can make a bunch and enjoy heheh Hope you'll like the cookies!
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
I love chewy cinnamon cookies, and the apple cinnamon flavor sounds amazing! We definitely do not allow any xylitol in our house because it is so toxic to dogs (not that she generally gets into food, but better safe than sorry), but I bet they would be delicious even without the glaze.
Natalie says
Thanks Julie :) Yes I know about xylitol and its effect on animals. I use xylitol rarely, mostly as replacement for powdered white sugar that I don't consume. Xylitol is good for making white glazes but cookies are quite tasty even without it ;)
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
I love that these are so healthy and good for you, while containing no refined sugars! AND they look like that? I can only imagine the taste. Guess I'll be making them to try for myself!
Natalie says
Thanks Kylee :) Can't wait to hear how you liked it.
Mark, CompassandFork says
These cookies tick all the boxes. I really enjoy cookies containing oats. It is like the oats provide a moist finished product to whatever they are added to.
Natalie says
I agree + oats are so soo healthy :) Thanks Mark!
Megan Marlowe says
These cookies looks absolutely chewy and delicious. They are bursting with flavors and I love the combination of apple cinnamon, it so classic, yet fabulous!
Natalie says
Thank you Megan :)
Veena Azmanov says
I love the idea of no sugar and whole wheat.. ! Such wonderful warm flavors of cinnamon. I can almost smell them. Thanks
Natalie says
Yes, apple with warm winter spices is just perfect :) Thanks Veena.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
These cookies sound delicious! I've never watched Girls, and I hardly ever make cookies... but as soon as we get a snow day- cookies are happening! I love that these don't have added sugar!
Natalie says
Awww Sarah, you have to make some cookies this winter. Sending you some snow hehe ;)
Srivalli says
Those cookies look so good. And with no sugar added and getting baked in 20 mins, it's all mothers joy. I love the Apple and cinnamon pairing
Natalie says
Thanks Srivalli. Mother's joy indeed :)