Apple Cake Cookies

Stacie Mylonas
May 2
2 min read

A hearty, fiber-rich cookie made with whole oats, almond, and apple sacue, perfect any time of day, guilt-free.

Why I Love This Recipe

These cookies strike the perfect balance between comfort and function. They're nourishing enough for breakfast or a snack (along with some protein), yet satisfying like dessert. Made with apple sauce, oats, almond flour, and coconut oil, they’re naturally sweetened and rich in fibre, healthy fats, and minerals.

They’re also hormone-friendly and blood-sugar balanced. That means no crashes, just steady energy and a touch of seasonal flavor.

You can also opt into adding collagen peptides, and/or protein powder to boost the protein macro, and they're still delicious.

The Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, GF, sprouted
1 cup almond flour
1½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
⅓ cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Grind oats: Blend 1 cup of oats into oat flour; leave the other cup whole.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground oats, whole oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, sea salt, and ginger.
Add wet ingredients: Stir in apple sauce, maple syrup (or honey), coconut oil, and vanilla until dough forms.
Fold in chocolate: Add dark chocolate chips and mix gently.
Shape cookies: Scoop dough into 12 equal portions (~2–3 tbsp each) and flatten slightly.
Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lightly golden and set.
Cool & store: Let cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container.

Storage

Keeps 5–6 days in the fridge
Freeze for up to 3 months

Why These Cookies Matter

1. Blood Sugar + Energy Balance

The blend of oats, almond flour, and apple sauce creates a slow-burning carb profile, steady energy without the crash.

2. Fibre for Hormones and Digestion

Oats and apple sauce provide soluble fibre that supports healthy estrogen metabolism and gut regularity.

3. Healthy Fats for Satiety and Brain Health

Coconut oil and almond flour contribute medium-chain and monounsaturated fats that nourish hormones and stabilize appetite.

4. Naturally Sweet, No Refined Sugar

Sweetened only with maple syrup, keeping glycemic load lower and flavour pure.

5. Comfort Meets Function

Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger support insulin sensitivity and digestion, while the chocolate chips keep it joyful and satisfying.

Per Cookie (1 of 12)

Calories: ~188 kcal
Protein: ~3.5–4 g
Carbohydrates: ~23–24 g
Fibre: ~3–3.5 g
Fat: ~9–10 g

How to Enjoy Them

Pre- or post-workout for quick energy
Crumbled over yogurt or chia pudding
As a nourishing afternoon snack with tea
As a guilt-free treat

Final Thoughts

These cookies are proof that wholesome ingredients can still feel indulgent. They’re balanced, delicious, and perfect for busy mornings or cozy fall afternoons, a healthy staple you’ll keep coming back to.

We’re playing the long game. Small changes. Big outcomes. Real health.

Your partner in health and longevity,

Stacie Mylonas, RHN