About the Recipe
These Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies combine the classic comfort of oatmeal cookies with wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Naturally sweetened with applesauce and fresh fruit, they are soft, chewy, and full of flavor without any refined sugar. The addition of cranberries adds a tart burst, while warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the cozy autumnal feel. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or lunchbox treat, these cookies are nourishing, satisfying, and easy to make.
Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free oats
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 Tbsps chia seeds
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, halved
3/4 cup apples (about 1 medium apple), peeled, coarsely chopped or grated
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 ˚F. Cover your cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes while the oven heats up.
Scoop rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheet. Flatten them gently and bake for 25 minutes. You will have about 30 cookies.
Transfer cookies to the cooling rack once removed from the oven.
Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container. These Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies also freeze very well.
Note: If you only have frozen cranberries, defrost them first so that they are easier to halve.
No animals were harmed during the creation of this recipe!
