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Spiced Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy, and lightly spiced, these spiced apple oatmeal cookies are proof that healthy can be delicious. Naturally sweetened with applesauce and a touch of maple syrup, these cookies are refined sugar-free and packed with hearty oats, warm spices, and chunks of fresh apple. Perfect for pairing with a cup of tea or packing in a lunchbox, they’re a treat you’ll feel good about sharing with friends and family!

Ingredients (for about 12 cookies):

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir to blend.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the diced apple.
5. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions and shape into rounds. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie, and flatten slightly with your hand or a spoon.
6. Bake for 12-15 min., or until the cookies are set and slightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 min. before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.