30 Nov Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze

Healthy apple pie oatmeal cookies with maple glaze for the perfect healthy dessert. Ready in under 25 minutes, this easy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and insanely delicious cookie recipe is perfect for all occasions. Made with nutritious ingredients like apples, rolled oats, apple sauce, and walnuts, these cookies scream Fall!

The Best Ever Healthy Oatmeal Apple Pie Cookies with Maple Glaze

Are you a fan of apple pie?! Because I sure am. It could be my favorite type of pie, hands down. And what better excuse to turn it into a cookie than COOKIE WEEK! Yes, it is national cookie week! Pinch me, I might be in heaven.

If you are a fan of apple pie, then you will LOVE these soft cookies. The sweet cinnamon apples in combination with the warm oats and crunch from the toasted walnuts is truly something special. Every bite melts in your mouth. And let’s not forget about the simple three-ingredient maple glaze on top that adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this healthy cookie recipe!

These sweet cinnamon and apple cookies truly make me want to curl up on the couch with a blanket with some apple cider. I loved enjoying a few in the afternoon as a snack and in the evening before bed. One of the best things about these healthy apple oatmeal cookies are that they are made with minimal nutrient-rich ingredients like apple sauce, almond flour, rolled oats, and coconut oil. I am telling you, they are truly magical and perfect for the Holidays!

Ingredients Used for Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies

You’ll only need a handful, simple ingredients to get this easy dessert recipe going! I am all about simplicity and ease, so don’t worry, you won’t need to go to the supermarket and buy a lot of expensive ingredients and spices. You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already. For this easy recipe, you’ll need some unsweetened apple sauce, some spices, rolled oats, and, of course, some cinnamon!

Cookies:

• Egg
• Rolled oats
• Almond flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Ground cinnamon
• Coconut oil
• Unsweetened applesauce
• Coconut sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Apple (I used Honey Crisp)
• Optional: walnuts or pecans

Maple Icing

• Powdered sugar
• Maple syrup
• Almond milk

Substitution Options for Apple Pie Cookies

If you find yourself missing an ingredient or two, try these! I recommend substituting no more than 1-2 ingredients.

Almond flour – swap 1 for 1 with regular all-purpose flour or gluten free flour.

Coconut sugar – I recommend trying light brown sugar here!

Almond milk – You can use any type of milk here for the maple icing! Regular, oat milk, or any plant mylk.

Allergic to nuts? Just leave out the walnuts!

Gluten Free? Make sure to use gluten-free rolled oats!

What You’ll Need to Make Apple Pie Cookies with Maple Glaze

For this easy recipe, you’ll only need a couple of kitchen tools making the clean up super easy! Plus you only need a few things to get you going, including a mixing bowl, banking tray and an oven. This healthy dessert recipe could not be any simplier!

• One large mixing bowl
• One small bowl
• One large baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Cutting board
• Chopping knife
• Stirring utensil
• A fork
• Measuring tools: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1/2 cup, 1 cup

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How to Make the Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze

This recipe is so simple and really easy to make. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in less than 25 minutes! And all you need is baking sheet, parchment paper, a mixing bowl, and an oven.

Here, I’ll walk you through the steps to make these delicious, healthy apple pie and walnut cookies!

First, preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk egg. Then add in unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Next, add in the rolled oat, almond flour, and baking soda. Mix until combined. Then fold in the finely diced apples and (optional) walnuts or pecans. Combine with a spatula.

Now, form 16 – 20 balls (about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough for each) and gently press down into a cookie shape. Bake and enjoy your delicious apple pie oatmeal cookies!

I highly recommend storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 -6 days!

How to Store Extra Apple Pie Cookies

Make extra? No worries, I love to save my extras in a sealed airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days or in the fridge for 5 to 6 days!

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