Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Do you love the smell of warm apple and cinnamon baking in the oven?

These Apple Cinnamon Cookies bring together everything you love about that classic combination—soft, moist centers with fresh apple baked right in, and a lightly crisp edge for the perfect texture.

Made with hearty grains, fresh fruit, and warm spices, they’re a great example of how you can enjoy baked goods while still supporting a more balanced approach to eating.

Because in midlife, it’s not about cutting out the foods you enjoy—it’s about building them in a way that keeps you satisfied and feeling your best.

Perfect for a snack, a simple treat, or something to enjoy with your coffee, these cookies deliver on both flavor and function.

Ingredients

• 1 C oats

• 3/4 C whole wheat flour (or gluten free substitute)

• 2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp. allspice

• 1 egg

• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

• 1 tsp. vanilla

• 1/2 C honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 large apple, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a medium size mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients and blend with a spoon.

3. In a small size mixing bowl combine all wet ingredients except the apple, whisk with a fork until well combined.

4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir well.

5. Fold in chopped apple, gently stirring with a spoon.

6. Spoon dough balls onto a baking sheet and flatten to about 1/2" thick.

7. Bake in the oven approximately 15minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.

8. Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack.

Eat and Enjoy!

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