Craving a sweet treat that won’t derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than these incredible Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies! Packed with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened, they offer a delightful chewiness and a hint of warm spice that makes them utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato puree (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet potato puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Leave a Comment