Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, finely diced (about 1 cup)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, add the diced apple, and fold until just combined. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.