Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Enjoy the cozy flavors of apple pie in a healthy, grab-and-go form with these Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies. Made with wholesome rolled oats, fresh chopped apples, warm spices, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Easy to prepare and free from refined sugar, they’re ideal for meal prep and busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes chilling
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Rolled oats
All-purpose or whole wheat flour
Baking powder
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Salt
Butter or coconut oil (melted)
Egg white
Vanilla extract
Maple syrup
Milk (dairy or plant-based)
Fresh apple, chopped
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter or coconut oil, egg white, and vanilla extract. Stir in maple syrup and milk.
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Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir just until combined.
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Fold in chopped apple.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
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Drop dough in 15 rounded scoops onto baking sheet; flatten each to about ⅜ inch thick.
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Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Substitute apples with pears or dried fruit.
Add chopped nuts for crunch.
Use gluten-free oats and flour for gluten-free version.
Swap maple syrup for honey or agave.
Sprinkle oats or cinnamon on top before baking for extra texture.
