• Made with just a handful of whole ingredients
• Naturally sweet from apples
• Gluten-free (if using certified oats)
• Perfect for breakfast or snacks
• Freezer-friendly

These are the cookies you can feel good about grabbing in the morning.

Apple Oatmeal Cookies (No Sugar, No Flour)

Full Ingredients List (Complete & Detailed)

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Main Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 medium apples (about 2 cups grated or finely chopped)

Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended)

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder (for lighter texture)
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

You can keep it strictly 2-ingredient… or elevate them slightly for better texture and flavor.

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Box grater or food processor
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

How to Make Apple Oatmeal Cookies

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Step 1: Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare Apples

Grate apples with skin on for extra fiber.

Do not squeeze out juice — that moisture binds the oats.

Step 3: Mix

In a bowl combine:

• Rolled oats
• Grated apples
• Cinnamon (if using)
• Vanilla (optional)

Mix thoroughly.

Let mixture sit 5–10 minutes so oats absorb moisture.

Step 4: Shape

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions.

Flatten slightly — they won’t spread much.

Step 5: Bake

Bake 15–20 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.

Cool completely before removing.

They firm up as they cool.

What They Taste Like

Soft. Slightly chewy. Naturally sweet.

More like a baked oatmeal cookie than a traditional sugary cookie.

Perfect with:

• Morning coffee
• Greek yogurt
• Almond butter drizzle

Tips for Perfect Apple Oatmeal Cookies

• Use sweet apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work beautifully)
• Let mixture rest before baking
• Don’t overbake
• Add cinnamon for warmth

Storage

Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerator: 5 days
Freeze: 2 months

Warm 10 seconds in microwave before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie – 10 Cookies)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	85 kcal
Protein	2g
Carbohydrates	18g
Sugar	7g (natural from apples)
Fat	1g
Fiber	3g

Approximate values.

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