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Low-Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 85
Enjoy these healthier oatmeal raisin cookies that are low in calories but rich in flavor and texture, perfect for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

Oats

  • 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned Oats) (Avoid instant oats for better texture)

Flour

  • ¾ cup Whole Wheat Flour or White Whole Wheat Flour (Adds fiber and nutrients)

Applesauce

  • ½ cup Unsweetened Applesauce (Moisture and natural sweetness)

Fat

  • 2 tablespoons Light Butter or Margarine Spread, melted (Flavor and tenderness)

Egg

  • 1 large Large Egg (Binder and structure)

Sweetener

  • ½ cup Low-Calorie Sweetener (e.g., Erythritol or Stevia blend) (Reduces sugar calories)

Flavorings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract (Enhances flavor)

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Adds warmth and sweetness)
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Adds aroma)

Leavening and Salt

  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda (Helps cookies rise)
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt (Balances flavors)

Raisins

  • ½ cup Raisins (Natural sweetness and chewiness)

Optional Nuts

  • ¼ cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (Adds crunch and healthy fats)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix oats, flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat applesauce, egg, sweetener, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in raisins and nuts if using.
  • Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly. Bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and let cool. Soaking raisins in hot water before adding makes them plumper.
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, Healthy, oatmeal