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Healthy Cookies That Actually Taste Amazing

Discover the best healthy cookies recipe! Made with wholesome oats, whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners, these soft and chewy cookies are easy to make, completely customizable, and incredibly delicious. Perfect for a guilt-free treat anytime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups Rolled Oats Use gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour Or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Oil Melted and slightly cooled.
  • 0.5 cup Maple Syrup Pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
  • 1 Large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.75 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Or other add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips or your desired mix-ins.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalProtein: 2gFat: 6gFiber: 2g

Notes

For a vegan version: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
For gluten-free cookies: Use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keyword healthy cookies,low sugar cookies,oatmeal cookies

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