Crispy Oatmeal Brown Sugar Cookies 🍪🌾

Crunchy, satisfying, and just the right amount of sweetness

These crispy oatmeal brown sugar cookies are a healthier twist on the classic treat! With just the right amount of sweetness, they’re low in sugar, low in calories, and packed with fiber. Perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings without the guilt!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for a gluten-free version)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute (like Stevia or Monk Fruit Sweetener)

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (to replace butter/oil)

• 1 egg white (or flax egg for a vegan version)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)

Total Calories Per Cookie (if the recipe makes 12 cookies):

• Without walnuts/raisins: ~26 calories per cookie

• With walnuts/raisins: ~30.25 calories per cookie

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar substitute, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.

3. Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, egg white, vanilla extract, and almond milk.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. If you’re adding walnuts or raisins, fold them into the dough.

5. Shape the dough: Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten each ball into a cookie shape with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

6. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.

7. Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your crispy, healthier oatmeal brown sugar cookies!

Tips:

• For a lower-calorie version, skip the nuts or raisins and keep the cookies simple!

• For added flavor, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon or sea salt on top before baking.

• If you prefer a chewier texture, reduce the baking time by a couple of minutes.

These cookies are a great guilt-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with your health goals! 😋💚