🍎 Healthy Apple Cookies; Soft, Sweet, and So Good!

Hi friends!
If you love cookies and love feeling good after eating them, then you’ve got to try these Healthy Apple Cookies! They’re soft, chewy, and full of cozy fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and peanut butter. Plus, they’re made in one bowl and can be baked in either the oven or the air fryer yay for options!

These cookies are perfect as a snack, lunchbox treat, or even a quick breakfast bite. And the best part? They’re made with wholesome ingredients you can feel great about.

👩‍🍳 Method (In Detail)

Prepare the Flax Egg

To begin, make your flax “egg.” This step is important because it helps bind everything together kind of like a real egg but totally plant-based! Simply mix 10 grams of ground flaxseed with about 20 milliliters of water in a small bowl. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens into a gel-like texture. While it’s sitting, you can start on the rest of the ingredients.

Chop the Apple

Take one small apple and finely chop it into small pieces. The smaller the better! Tiny pieces will cook more evenly and help the cookies hold their shape. You can peel the apple if you want a softer texture, but keeping the skin adds extra fiber and color.

Mix the Ingredients

Grab a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (about 60g) of peanut butter and 2 tablespoons (30g) of honey into the bowl. These are your sticky, delicious base ingredients. Then toss in the chopped apple, 30g of coconut flakes, 25g of oat flour (you can make this by blending regular oats in a blender), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and your prepared flax egg. Use a spoon or spatula to mix everything together until the mixture is fully combined. It should be slightly sticky and hold together when pressed.

Shape the Cookies

Now it’s time to get your hands involved! Scoop a small amount of the dough about the size of a golf ball and gently press it into a round, cookie-like shape using your palms. Place each shaped cookie directly onto the air fryer basket or a baking tray lined with parchment paper if you’re using an oven. You should get about five cookies from this recipe.

Bake the Cookies

You can bake these cookies using an air fryer or a traditional oven whichever you prefer!

• For the air fryer: Set the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 8 to 12 minutes. Keep an eye on them around the 8-minute mark, as different air fryers cook at slightly different speeds.
  
• For the oven: Preheat it to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies are ready when the edges are lightly golden and the tops look set.

Cool Before Serving

Once baked, carefully remove the cookies and let them cool on a rack or plate for at least 5 minutes. This short wait helps the cookies firm up and hold their shape. Plus, they taste even better when slightly warm but not too hot!

🛠️ Necessary Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Knife and chopping board
• Measuring spoons or kitchen scale
• Air fryer or oven
• Baking paper (optional, for oven)

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy warm with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of tea.
• Add a drizzle of nut butter on top for extra goodness.
• Pack them in lunchboxes or grab them on busy mornings.
• Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a protein boost.

🎉 Fun Fact

Did you know? Flaxseed is sometimes called “nature’s sprinkles” because it’s tiny but packed with goodness like fiber and omega-3s! It also works like an egg when mixed with water. That’s called a flax “egg”!

✅ Conclusion

These Healthy Apple Cookies are such a treat easy to make, fun to eat, and full of warm, cozy flavors. Whether you bake them for your family or just for yourself, you’ll be reaching for another bite before you know it. Try them today and let me know how yours turn out!