Two Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

These quick and easy Two Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies with applesauce are the perfect treat for fall. With no added sugars or bananas, they're a healthy way to satisfy your cookie cravings.

Although I love eating healthy dinners, I struggle to give up desserts. Eating healthy or cutting sugar is tough, especially when satisfying your sweet tooth.

Making treats like protein jello, protein frosted lemonade, and oatmeal cookies has helped me keep those sugar cravings in check. Did you know you could make a healthy oatmeal cookie with just two basic ingredients?

Most cookies contain unhealthy fats, sugars, and flour that do not promote nutrition. So, we have developed a better option for a guilt-free snack. The great thing is that these wholesome cookies allow you to indulge in a healthy dessert without compromising your goals. 

Why Make These Oatmeal Cookies

If you're a fan of quick, easy, and healthy snacks, you are in for a treat! This tasty recipe for 2-ingredient oatmeal cookies takes very little work, and they have no added sugar. You heard that right - just two ingredients and you'll have a batch of delicious, guilt-free cookies ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.

• Easy to make with simple ingredients. All you need is oats, applesauce, and a large bowl.
• They taste more like baked oatmeal. Since these do not taste like traditional cookies, they are an excellent option for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or any time of the day.
• You have complete control of the ingredients. Making healthy cookies at home allows you to avoid refined sugar and preservatives.
• These are a low-calorie treat. Without any extras added, each cookie is only 60 calories.
• Allergy Friendly. If you have dietary restrictions, these cookies are vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free.

Main Ingredients

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

• Rolled Oats - These wholesome oats give the cookies a delicious and chewy texture.
• Applesauce - You can use store-bought or homemade applesauce. Choose unsweetened applesauce if you are watching your sugar intake.

Simple Tip: These cookies are pretty bland, so I like adding a bit of cinnamon or apple pie spice to boost the flavor.

How to Make 2 Ingredient Cookies

This basic oatmeal cookie recipe is easy to make. Plus, no special tools or bananas are required to make the sticky cookie dough.

1. Mix oats and applesauce. Combine the oats and unsweetened applesauce in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes. 
2. Scoop and shape. Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to portion the dough into 12 cookie-sized portions. Place each piece onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between them.
3. Flatten the cookies. Gently flatten the dough with the back of a spoon or your finger to your desired thickness. Remember, these cookies will not spread during baking, so shape them into a round cookie shape.
4. Bake and cool. Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for approximately 15-18 minutes. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack or parchment paper to cool completely.

Storage Recommendations

Before storing your cookies, make sure they have cooled completely to room temperature. This prevents moisture buildup inside the storage container, which can lead to soggy cookies.

In the Refrigerator -  These cookies are best kept in the fridge because they are softer. Place the cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they can be kept for 5-6 days.

In the Freezer - Wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper and place them in an airtight freezer-safe container or a zip-top freezer bag for longer storage. Freeze the chewy cookies for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you serve them.

Variations

Add your favorite mix-ins to these low calorie oatmeal cookies for more variety and flavor. Keep in mind these extras can affect the sugar content and macros.

• Spices - Cinnamon, nutmeg, apple pie spice.
• Dried Fruit - raisins, cranberries, blueberries, dates, or shredded coconut.
• Chocolate - Chocolate chips, cacao nibs.
• Seeds - Pepitas, chia seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds.
• Nuts - Pecans, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts.

Simple Tips

• Let the dough rest. This allows the oats to 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.
• Add spices. Adding ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or one teaspoon of apple pie spice is a great way to flavor the cookies.
• Use other purees. Mashed banana and pumpkin puree are two great options.
• Use as granola. Crumble a cooled cookie on top of a sugar free white chocolate pudding cup.

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