First-You don’t have to be gluten-free to love these oatmeal apple drop cookies! They are for everyone!
There’s something about fall that makes me want to turn on the oven and do a little baking with apple or pumpkin. But here’s the thing — I’m not really much of a baker, so simple has to be the key word for anything I bake.
That’s why I love this really easy oatmeal apple cookies that come together in one bowl, are mixed with just a fork, are dropped by the spoonful on the cookie sheet and baked in about 25 minutes.
No fancy equipment, no complicated steps — just wholesome ingredients that remind me of autumn. A great cookie to make with kids.
Nutritious As Well As Tasty
I make these nutritious cookies with (certified gluten-free) rolled oats, mashed ripe banana for sweetness, chopped apple, a touch of applesauce, and warm fall spices such as pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. The result is a soft, moist, chewy cookie that’s naturally sweetened and nourishing enough to enjoy as a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a satisfying afternoon snack.
Add-in Whatever You like
And the fun part? You can vary the add-ins each time you bake so you’ll never get tired of the basic cookie. Stir in raisins, dried cranberries or dried cherries, chopped walnuts for extra crunch, or even dark chocolate chips if you’re in the mood for a sweeter dessert-like cookie.
Kids and Adults Love These Cookies
These cookies are a hit with both kids and adults, and I love knowing they’re packed with fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients — not just empty calories and lots of sugar like so many cookies out there.
So now that the weather’s turning cooler, grab a mixing bowl, line a baking sheet with parchment, and let the warm aromas of apple and cinnamon fill your kitchen. In less than half an hour, you’ll have a plate of cookies that taste like fall in every bite.
Prefer a crisper cookie? – these moist cookies may not be for you but you may like my low carb almond cookies that are very crispy that I used to make when I used to eat eggs. I probably could make them with egg replacer now.
