Description
These Healthy Cookies are a guilt-free treat that you can feel good about indulging in! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and natural sweeteners, these cookies are not only delicious but also nourishing. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your health in check, these cookies are great for breakfast, a snack, or even as a post-workout treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or raisins and chopped nuts.
- Scoop the dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy your healthy cookies as a snack or treat!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, make sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips or omit them entirely.
- You can swap the maple syrup with agave or date syrup for a different sweetener.
- Feel free to add in any extra mix-ins like dried fruit, seeds, or shredded coconut.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg