3 Ingredient Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

These 3 Ingredient Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made without refined sugar or bananas, they are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

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• 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Key Ingredients
• How To Make 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
• Storage Recommendations
• Simple Tips
• FAQs
• More Healthy Desserts
• Recipe

3 Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I enjoy creating simple and healthy dessert recipes to satisfy my sweet tooth. This recipe is a slight variation of my 2 ingredient oatmeal cookies. While I loved the original recipe, I have a sweet tooth, so I added raisins to the mixture before baking.

One of the best things about this recipe is that you can customize it by adding nuts, seeds, or other dried fruits. This is an excellent snack for breakfast, after school, or dessert.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This incredibly simple 3-ingredient oatmeal cookie recipe contains no added sugar. Yes, that's right - with only three simple ingredients, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy snack in under 30 minutes.

• Super Easy: Just three ingredients, and you're good to go. This recipe is perfect for a quick snack or when you need something sweet in a hurry.
• Allergy Friendly: These cookies are vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free.
• Healthy: With no refined sugar, butter, or flour, these cookies are a guilt-free treat.
• Fun to Customize: You can easily add your favorite mixins, like nuts or spices, to make them your own.

Key Ingredients

The best part about these healthy oatmeal cookies is that they are made with only three wholesome ingredients.

• Old Fashioned Oats - These wholesome oats give the cookies a delicious and chewy texture.
• Unsweetened Applesauce - You can use store-bought or homemade apple sauce.
• Raisins - The dried fruit adds sweetness to the healthy dessert.
• Apple Pie Spice - This is optional, but I love the flavor it adds.

How To Make 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

This cookie recipe is simple to make. You don't need any special tools or ingredients, like bananas, for the dough.

1. Mix ingredients. Combine the oats, unsweetened applesauce, and raisins in a large mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency. Stir in the raisins, then let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes. 
2. Scoop and shape. Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to portion the sticky cookie dough into 12 cookie-sized portions. Place each scoop onto a cookie sheet with a silicone mat, leaving space between them.
3. Flatten the cookies. Gently flatten the oatmeal cookie dough with the back of a spoon or your finger to your desired thickness. These cookies will not spread during baking, so shape them into round cookies. Press a few chopped raisins into the tops of each one.
4. Bake and cool. Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 14-15 minutes. Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies cool on the hot pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack or parchment paper to cool completely.

Storage Recommendations

Cool the cookies completely before storing them. This prevents moisture buildup inside the storage container, which can result in moist cookies.

In the Refrigerator:  These cookies are best kept in the fridge because they are softer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.

In the Freezer: Wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Then, place them in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving them.

Simple Tips

• Let the batter rest. Allowing the oats to sit will let them absorb some applesauce and soften for the best texture.
• Keep the dough from sticking. Lightly brush your finger with coconut oil before flattening the scoops.
• Try other spices. To change the flavor of the cookies, add ½ teaspoons of cinnamon or one teaspoon of pumpkin spice.
• Use other purees. Mashed banana and pumpkin puree are two great options.
• Change the mixins. Try chopped nuts, dried blueberries, cranberries, or goji berries.
• Don't overbake. These cookies should be soft and chewy, so keep an eye on them and avoid overbaking.

FAQs

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