Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Packed with wholesome oats, fresh apples and tart cranberries, these cookies are a healthy alternative that are incredibly easy to bake.

Recipe Type: Dessert | Serves: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• Quick Oats: 2 1/2 cups

• Apples: 5 small or 3 large, shredded

• Cranberries: 1 cup, whole

• Cane Sugar: 2 tbsp

• Honey: 2 tbsp

• Orange Juice: 1/3 cup

• Cinnamon: 2 tsp

• Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp

• Lemon Zest: 1 tbsp

• Baking Powder: 2 tsp

• Baking Soda: 1/2 tsp

• Salt: a pinch

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.

2. Add in your honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, shredded apples and cranberries. Stir a few times, and then add in your orange juice. Stir again, but careful not to overmix.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and form small balls of your cookie mixture.

4. Bake for 350 for about 15-18 minutes.

5. Place on a cooling rack, let sit for about 5-10 minutes, then enjoy!

Honey can be subbed out for maple or agave syrup. 

I like to keep the skin on the apples, but feel free to peel them before shredding!

My recipes are never super sweet, as I prefer a healthier alternative, but feel free to add more cane sugar to your liking.