Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a little fruit mixed in!
Healthy cookies can be tough to find, especially if you also want them to taste good. What a concept, right? However, I think I may have found the perfect balance between healthy and delicious with these blueberry oatmeal cookies. With oatmeal and fruit, there’s plenty of nutritional benefits. At the same time, a lot of the sweetness in the cookies comes from natural ingredients.
The first time you make them, you’ll be amazed at how soft and chewy they are. However, they also have a bit of crispness around the edges, so you get the best of both worlds. Plus, between the blueberries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, these cookies are bursting with various flavors. Even if you don’t ordinarily love oatmeal cookies, this recipe could change your mind.
Believe it or not, there are a few other cookie recipes out there that are reasonably healthy as well. If you like oatmeal, I suggest you try oatmeal sweet potato cookies. Of course, if you’re more of a traditionalist, I have two different chocolate cookie recipes to share. One is for gluten free chocolate chip cookies and the other is for flourless, gluten-free chocolate cookies.
Are blueberry oatmeal cookies healthy?
As mentioned, this is one of the rare cookie recipes that can be considered healthy. Outside of a little butter and sugar, these cookies are low in fat and calories. They only have 9 grams of sugar, which is just 10% of the recommended daily amount. Meanwhile, the oats in the cookies are a good source of fiber, which aids with digestion. Finally, don’t forget about the blueberries, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin K.
Make the batter better
While this is a simple recipe to follow, there are a few ways to make your cookies turn out even better. First, make sure you don’t over-mix the batter. It’s okay for there to be some lumps because if you mix too hard or for too long, the cookies are more likely to come out dry. I would also recommend giving the batter at least 10 minutes to sit at room temperature after mixing. This time allows the flavors to meld together. Finally, if you want to mix things up, try mashing one or two ripe bananas into the mix. This will add a different flavor and a little more nutrition to the cookies.
How to make ahead and store?
After they have cooled, store the blueberry oatmeal cookies in a cookie jar or an airtight container. They should remain fresh for up to 7 days.
Serving Suggestions
Even though milk and cookies are more traditional, I often like to make a smoothie with my cookies. I’ve always liked the combination of blueberries and bananas, so I recommend a banana smoothie. Sticking with that theme, you might also like a strawberry banana smoothie or peanut butter banana smoothie. If you’d prefer to stick with milk, I suggest creamsicle cashew milk or strawberry milk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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