How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Cookies with Honey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthier alternative to traditional cookies? These healthy oatmeal cookies with honey are the perfect guilt-free treat. Packed with fiber-rich oats, heart-healthy honey, and delicious mix-ins like nuts and dried fruits, these cookies are not only a delicious dessert, but also a nutritious snack. Best of all, they are so easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups quick oats
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (Optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cookies

  • Whisk oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.
  • Combine honey, applesauce, butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Whisk until blended. Pour into the bowl with the flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold chocolate chips and walnuts into the batter.
  • Place batter in the refrigerator and let chill at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place a rack in the center. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.
  • Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes if very stiff.
  • Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet in 1 1/2-inch balls using a cookie scoop or spoon, leaving 1 inch of space around each. Gently flatten each cookie with your fingers to 3/4-inch thick.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, firm around the edges, and set on top, 9 to 10 minutes.
  • Place the baking sheet on a wire rack. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring cookies to the wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 122mg