Healthy Apple Cookies (Just 3 Ingredients!)
The Cookie That Feels Like a Hug
Healthy Apple Cookies are my secret weapon for those days when you’re rushing out the door, but your stomach is begging for something more substantial than a piece of toast. Or when that 3 PM slump hits, and the call of the vending machine is a little too loud. I used to face those moments all the time, until I stumbled upon the magic of this 3-ingredient recipe. If you love simple, wholesome treats, you have to check out these amazing Fudgy Double Chocolate Cookies for when you need a richer fix.
It was a chaotic Tuesday morning, my bananas were too green for banana bread, and my pantry felt bare. But I had apples, oats, and a little hope. What came out of the oven 20 minutes later felt nothing short of a miracle. These Healthy Apple Cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and have this cozy, comforting sweetness that comes purely from the apple. They’re perfect for a lunchbox, just like my Lunchbox Chocolate Chip Cookies with their 3 genius hacks. No sugar, no flour, no fuss. Just a simple, honest cookie that makes you feel good from the inside out. It’s the kind of easy baking win that becomes a staple in your kitchen.
Healthy Apple Cookies (Just 3 Ingredients!)
Course: SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy10
cookies10
minutes15
minutes75
kcal25
minutesBorn from a “bare pantry” panic, these 3-ingredient apple cookies are my go-to rescue for busy mornings and snack attacks. They’re proof that the simplest ingredients can create the coziest treats.
Ingredients
2 – cups – Rolled Oats – (use gluten-free if needed)
2 – medium – Apples – (about 1 ½ cups, finely grated)
1 – pinch – Cinnamon – (optional, but highly recommended)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely grate the apples, including the skin for extra fiber and nutrients.
- In a medium bowl, combine the grated apple, rolled oats, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to gently flatten each mound into a cookie shape, as they won’t spread while baking.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and firm to the touch.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.
Notes
- Get the Right Texture: After grating the apple, you can give it a light squeeze over the sink to remove a tiny bit of excess liquid. This helps prevent sogginess and creates a chewier cookie. Don’t over-squeeze, though—you need that moisture!
- Customize Your Cookie: This is a perfect base recipe! Feel free to stir in a handful of raisins, chopped walnuts, or a dash of vanilla extract after you’ve mixed the main ingredients.
- Storage is Key: These cookies are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The moisture from the apples means they don’t keep as long at room temperature.
