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Oatmeal Crazin "Cookies"

These "cookies" are so good your kiddos won't even know they are good for them! They are nutrient packed but also gluten-free and added sugar-free! These are definitely my go-to, on-the-run breakfast option for me and my daughter!
4.89 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 c Quick Oats
  • 1 c Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 c Applesauce You can use unsweetened to keep the sugar level down or you can use whatever you have on hand. (I actually used a caramel apple pie flavored apple sauce pouch in mine!)
  • 4 tbsp Spray Butter I use Parkay Vegetable Oil Spray
  • 1 LG Egg For reduced cholesterol and added fiber you can replace the egg with 1 tbsp flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp of water (let rest for 5 minutes before adding other ingredients to it).
  • 1 tsp Imitation Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Honey **DO NOT use if child is under 2 years old** Use a substitute (maple syrup, molasses, agave nectar).
  • 1/2 c Crazins You could also reduce the amount of Crazins to 1/4 c and add 1/4 c of Unsweetened Chocolate Chips. instead.
  • 1/4 c Chopped Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the oats, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, spray butter, egg, vanilla and honey.
  • Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir until dough is uniformly wet and sticky and then fold in the Crazins and walnuts.
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. (Can leave as long as 3 days if bowl is wrapped with plastic.)
  • When you are ready to bake, pre-heat the oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. remove dough from the fridge and scoop 18 similarly sized balls onto the sheet leaving at least 1" space. Spray the bottom of a spatula with cooking spray and flatten the balls until they are roughly 3/4" thick.
  • Bake on center rack for 10 minutes. (Until the cookies are set and golden around the edges.)
  • Allow to cool on the pan for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!