Here’s a vegan version of the Fresh Apple Oatmeal Cookies recipe, along with instructions and nutritional information:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup or agave nectar, melted coconut oil or vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Fold in the diced apple and chopped walnuts or pecans, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutritional Information (per cookie, makes about 18 cookies):

  • Calories: 100
  • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 2g

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.