Healthy 4 Ingredient Applesauce Cookies

By drinkfairy

These Healthy 4 Ingredient Applesauce Cookies are soft, chewy and take less than 15 minutes to whip up! They are an easy snack or breakfast option- Naturally gluten free and vegan, there is an option to keep it completely sugar-free too!

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten free quick oats
• 1/2 cup pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice* (I used coconut palm sugar but this can be substituted with a stevia blend if you prefer that taste)
• Cinnamon/apple pie spice (optional)
• 2 T + nut butter of choice (optional)**

Details

Adapted from thebigmansworld.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a baking tray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, pumpkin, applesauce and granulated sweetener of choice and mix well. If desired, add 2 tablespoons or so of your favorite nut butter.
Using your hands, form into small balls and place on the baking tray and press each ball into a cookie shape. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on desired consistency.
Remove and allow to cool completely.