Still searching for what to cook ?

Name: Healthier Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking oats 40 grams; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 45 grams; 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 30 grams; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup butter softened 55 grams; 1/3 cup granulated sugar 70 grams; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup applesauce 125 grams; 1/2 cup dried cherries 60 grams; 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate 50 grams - plus more for topping

Find the most delicious recipes here

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quick-cooking oats ; 40 grams
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats ; 45 grams
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour ; 30 grams
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup butter softened ; 55 grams
1/3 cup granulated sugar ; 70 grams
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup applesauce ; 125 grams
1/2 cup dried cherries ; 60 grams
1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate ; 50 grams - plus more for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and applesauce until combined. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in dried cherries and chocolate.

Using a large cooking scoop, arrange balls of dough on prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly. Top with more chocolate.

Bake until golden around edges, about 12 minutes.

NOTES

Alert editor

Healthier Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup quick-cooking oats 40 grams
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 45 grams
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 30 grams
3/4 teaspoon baking soda 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
1/4 cup butter softened 55 grams
1/3 cup granulated sugar 70 grams
1 large egg 
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
1/2 cup applesauce 125 grams
1/2 cup dried cherries 60 grams
1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate 50 grams - plus more for topping

Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Using a large cooking scoop, arrange balls of dough on prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly. Top with more chocolate.

Bake until golden around edges, about 12 minutes.

Add Photo

Nutrition

View line-by-line Nutrition Insights™: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc.


Serving Size: 1 (62g)
Recipe Makes: 12 Servings

Calories: 263
Calories from Fat: 166 (63%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 18.4g	25 %
	Saturated Fat 10.7g	53 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 60.8mg		19 %
Sodium 169.8mg		6 %
Potassium 150.4mg		4 %
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g		6 %
	Dietary Fiber 3.3g	13 %
	Sugars, other 16.9g
Protein 5.4g		8 %
Powered by: USDA Nutrition Database Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition.

About Our Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 263

Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from.

Get Detailed Nutrition Facts on Any Recipe