These Cranberry Pistachio Oat Cookies are a delightful and nutritious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping it healthy. Made with oats, dried cranberries, and pistachios, they offer a chewy texture and a burst of flavor in every bite.
This Healthy Desserts Recipe is simple to prepare and requires minimal ingredients. You can enjoy these cookies as a snack or a light dessert, making them a great addition to your baking repertoire.
Nutritious Cranberry Pistachio Oat Cookies
These cookies combine wholesome oats with sweet cranberries and crunchy pistachios, resulting in a deliciously chewy cookie that is both satisfying and nutritious. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g