Best 7 Lower Fat Chewy Oatmeal Spice Cookies Recipes

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Calling all oatmeal lovers! These low-fat chewy oatmeal spice cookies are the perfect treat for your sweet cravings. Made with whole-wheat flour, oats, and a blend of warm spices, these cookies are packed with flavor and texture. The addition of applesauce and coconut oil makes them moist and chewy, while the sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top adds a touch of sweetness.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile. Feel free to mix in your favorite dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips for a customized cookie experience. And if you're looking for a gluten-free option, simply substitute the whole-wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend. With so many ways to enjoy them, these low-fat chewy oatmeal spice cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY OATMEAL COOKIES



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Soft and chewy healthy oatmeal cookies with applesauce, honey, raisins, and chocolate chips. No sugar! The best healthy cookie recipe.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups quick oats
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup well chopped raw walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the applesauce, butter, egg, vanilla, and honey. Whisk until blended. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined. The dough will be wet and sticky. Fold in the chocolate chips, raisins, and walnuts. Place in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • When ready to bake, place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Remove the dough from the refrigerator (if it is very stiff, you may need to let it sit out for 5 to 10 minutes). With a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on the baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space around each. With your fingers, gently flatten each cookie to be about 3/4-inch thick.
  • Bake until the cookies are golden and firm around the edges and set on top, about 9 to 10 minutes. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 111 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g

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 :

LOWER-FAT CHEWY OATMEAL SPICE COOKIES



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My adapted version of the sam name recipe from www.quakeroats.com. Changed some ingredients to make healthier and added some spices for extra flavor.

Provided by nomnom

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 46m

Yield 42 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons sweet n low brown sugar substitute (optional)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites or 1 egg
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup diced dried mixed fruit or 1 cup raisins (optional)
powdered sugar, glaze (optional)
cinnamon (for sprinkling) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment.
  • You only need 2.
  • In large bowl, beat sugars and applesauce until well blended.
  • Add egg whites, milk and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; mix well.
  • Add oats and dried fruit; mix well.
  • (Dough will be moist.) Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  • I fit them in 4 X 5 rows with one cookie squeezed into the side.
  • Press down cookies to desired thickness and width (these cookies will NOT spread because of no fat) Bake 4 minutes, then turn cookie sheet around to the other side and bake another 4.
  • Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store tightly covered.
  • I suggest using my Splenda Powdered Sugar Glaze.
  • One recipe should do the trick.
  • Sprinkle with extra cinnamon for an extra kick, if desired.

LOW FAT CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES



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These Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are moist and made light by swapping out most of the butter for applesauce which works great!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups quick oats
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I use Lily's sugar free)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silpat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.
  • Add the egg, followed by the applesauce and vanilla extract.
  • Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls (approx 1 tbsp each) of the dough onto prepared baking sheets, flattening each cookie slightly (I forgot to do this).
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container so you don't eat them all in one sitting!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cookies, Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19.3 g

LOW FAT SOFT, CHEWY SPICE COOKIES



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I made these over the holidays and loved them! They're the perfect texture, and no one in my family could believe how little fat they contain! If you like ginger cookies or other spicy cookies, you'll probably find these a good, lower-fat substitute. One caveat, though: they are best eaten within a day of baking; because of their very low fat content, they don't "age" well. They certainly didn't last longer in my house! Each cookie contains 56 calories and less than 1 gram of fat!

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 42 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
extra sugar (for rolling) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix brown sugar, applesauce, molasses, and the egg substitute.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Mix well.
  • Add spice/flour mixture to wet mixture.
  • On a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray, drop batter by teaspoonfuls.
  • Leave about 2 inches between each cookie; they do spread a little.
  • If desired, sprinkle with extra sugar.
  • Bake at 375° for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven.
  • Place them onto wire racks and allow them to cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.9

BETH'S SPICY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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With a little experimenting, I came up with these chewy, spicy, oatmeal raisin cookies. They make your kitchen smell wonderful while they are baking. They almost remind me of Christmas because the spices smell so good.

Provided by Beth Sigworth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 92.1 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

OATMEAL SPICE COOKIES



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These are great cookies for that back to school lunch or snack.

Provided by Patricia Duran

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup golden raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, margarine, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs until well blended; add milk and vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cloves, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  • Stir oats, raisins, and walnuts into sugar mixture; chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Drop dough 2 to 3 inches apart by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 101.7 mg, Sugar 10 g

Tips for Baking Lower-Fat Chewy Oatmeal Spice Cookies:

  • Use a combination of flours. This will help to create a more tender cookie. You can use whole wheat flour, oat flour, or almond flour in addition to all-purpose flour.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will toughen the cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to spread less and keep their shape. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent them from burning. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them. This will allow them to firm up and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

These lower-fat chewy oatmeal spice cookies are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack or a dessert after a meal. These cookies are also a great way to use up leftover oats. So next time you're looking for a healthier cookie recipe, give these lower-fat chewy oatmeal spice cookies a try.

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