Quick and Easy Healthy Oat Cookies with Dried Fruit
A delightful treat that merges wholesome ingredients with unbeatable flavor, perfect for snacking or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled Oats Use certified gluten-free if necessary.
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Natural sweeteners provide antioxidants.
- 1/2 cup Nut Butter Almond or peanut butter works well.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup Dried Fruits Chopped into smaller pieces.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract to the nut butter and honey mixture, stirring until incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried fruits.
- Drop portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.