Peanut Butter Apple Cookies

Wholesome, chewy cookies made with oats, applesauce, and natural peanut butter, perfect for families looking for quick and nutritious snacks.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Dry Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats Provide a hearty texture and are rich in fiber.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and sweetness with its fragrant spice.
1/2 teaspoon sea salt Enhances the flavors, balancing the sweetness of the cookies.

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened applesauce Keeps cookies moist and adds natural sweetness.
1/2 cup natural peanut butter Contributes a creamy texture and rich flavor.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warmth and depth into the cookie's flavor.
1/4 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup Provides a touch of natural sweetness and moisture.

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, sea salt, applesauce, peanut butter, vanilla, and honey until thoroughly blended.
Spoon the mixture into twelve portions on the prepared baking sheet and slightly flatten each mound into cookie shapes.

Baking

Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are slightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool.

Storage

Keep any remaining cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week, or freeze them for up to two months.

These cookies are great for meal prepping. Bake a batch at the beginning of the week for easy snacks throughout.