Best 11 Low Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies Recipes

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Looking for a healthy and delicious treat that won't break your diet? Try our Low-Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, apricots, and honey, these cookies are a good source of fiber and protein, while still being low in fat and sugar. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy a batch of freshly baked cookies in no time.

This recipe is also highly customizable. Don't like apricots? Try using raisins, cranberries, or your favorite dried fruit instead. You can also add in nuts, seeds, or spices to taste. And if you're looking for a vegan option, simply substitute the honey for maple syrup.

So what are you waiting for? Give our Low-Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies a try today! You won't be disappointed.

**Additional Recipes in the Article:**

* Low-Fat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
* Low-Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
* Low-Fat Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
* Low-Fat Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
* Low-Fat Oatmeal Nut Cookies
* Low-Fat Oatmeal Spice Cookies

These variations offer a variety of flavors and textures to satisfy any craving. Whether you're a fan of classic oatmeal cookies or looking for something new and exciting, you're sure to find a recipe you'll love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Dried apricots spice up oatmeal cookies with a new-fashioned twist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour, apricots and pecans with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are brown and centers are soft. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

LOW-FAT OATMEAL COOKIES



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These oatmeal cookies are chewy with old-fashioned goodness and are low in fat.-Kathleen Nolan, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
1/3 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; mix well. Stir in raisins (dough will be stiff). Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets that have been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

SOFT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are a real attention-getter because of their spicy flavor. They are the perfect snack for a cool fall day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT OAT BARS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h47m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups)
8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packed cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
  • Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
  • Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
  • Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams

LOW SUGAR LOW FAT OATMEAL COOKIES



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modified oatmeal cookie recipe that is high in fiber, low in fat, low in sugar. they are not the most wonderful cookies in the world but if you are really wanting a cookie and you are trying to avoid sugar they do the trick and also are too filling to overdue it. Also, they have some omega 3 from the walnuts and some folic acid from the wheat germ.

Provided by cornflkgrl

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 cup shredded wheat cereal, crushed
2 tablespoons walnuts
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Mix softened butter and applesauce together with mixer. Add egg, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, and granulated white sugar, mix on low-medium for a couple minutes.
  • In separate bowl mix up dry ingredients: rolled oats, flour, wheat germ, and crushed Shredded Wheat Cereal, (set walnuts and raisins to the side).
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients using the mixer until they cannot be mixed with mixer and then stir in with spoon.
  • Fold in nuts and raisins last.
  • Bake at 375°F on an ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.
  • Makes 24 cookies (medium sized cookies).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 50.5, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 2.9

VERY LOW FAT, DELICIOUS OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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These are wonderful! They are soft and yummy, but best eaten within a day of baking; because of their very low fat content, they don't "age" well. Enjoy! Each cookie is 77 calories and

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 44 cookies, 44 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
1/4 cup water
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the raisins, water, egg whites, and molasses.
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • Add the sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, nonfat dry milk powder, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • Mix well.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the raisin mixture.
  • Stir in oats.
  • On a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray, drop batter by teaspoonfuls.
  • Leave 2 inches between each cookie. They do spread a little bit.
  • Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light golden-brown (I baked mine for 7.5 minutes to keep them very chewy! Yum!).
  • Remove cookies from oven when they are done.
  • Place cookies on a wire rack to allow them to cool.
  • Enjoy without guilt!

LOW-CAL LOW-FAT OATMEAL CARROT COOKIES



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Adapted from another low fat oatmeal cookie recipe because my kids are allergic to apples and applesauce.

Provided by Lissa.Blair

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup carrot, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole grain oats
4 tablespoons skim milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, followed by the carrots and vanilla. Using your hands, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined, adding the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until fully combined. This will be really really sticky, don't worry!
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each cookie slightly. Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cool on sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

LOW-FAT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



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In my quest to make an oatmeal cookie that my husband will eat (he despises raisins and doesn't really like chocolate) I came up with this little number. And it's somewhat healthy, too!

Provided by MamaGanoush

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup dried apricot, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together wet ingredients.
  • Stir in dry ingredients.
  • Drop onto prepared cookie sheet and flatten a bit with a spoon.
  • Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until done.

OATMEAL-APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are very chewy and not overly sweet. Chopped dried apricots add a surprising fruity taste and go well with the oats and almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup roughly chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add oat mixture, and mix until just combined. Stir in apricots and almonds by hand.
  • Divide dough into 12 pieces, and roll into balls. Place balls 3 to 4 inches apart on baking sheets. Using your fingers, flatten balls to about a 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake cookies until edges begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

LOW FAT OATMEAL COOKIES



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"These delights are soft and chewy" a comment from the original recipe post. I adopted this recipe, made it and I agree. I followed the recipe, next time I will reduce the amount of brown sugar to 1/4 cup, the cookies/squares are sweet.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24-48 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl, set aside
  • In another bowl combine the applesauce, brown sugar, corn syrup, egg white and vanilla, stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add dry ingredients to the liquids, mix well.
  • Grease (I used a non-stick cooking spray)a 9x15 inch cookie sheet, spread batter on the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool and cut into squares yield depends on size of squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 86.9, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.5

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Apricot Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 54m

Yield 54 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter (2 sticks) or 1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
salt
3 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars 2 minutes or until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl.
  • Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, almond extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt just until blended.
  • Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 14 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden.
  • Cool cookies on wire racks.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use quick-cooking oats for a quicker baking time.
  • If you don't have any dried apricots, you can substitute them with raisins or cranberries.
  • If you want a chewier cookie, add an extra 1/4 cup of oats.
  • For a sweeter cookie, add an extra 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
  • If you want a crispier cookie, bake them for an extra 2-3 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These low-fat oatmeal apricot cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try!

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