DIABETIC-FRIENDLY OATMEAL COOKIES (5-Minute Prep)

No sugar · No white flour · Quick · Soft · Golden

Ingredients (Makes 12–14 cookies)

• 1 cup (90g) quick oats

• ½ cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce or 2 mashed ripe bananas (natural sweetness)

• 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for egg-free)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil (optional for crisp edges)

• 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar-free sweetener (erythritol/stevia/monk fruit) — adjust to taste

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix the Batter

In a bowl, combine:

• Applesauce/banana

• Egg

• Oil

• Vanilla

• Sweetener

Stir until smooth.

Add:

• Oats

• Baking powder

• Salt

• Cinnamon

Mix well. The batter should be slightly thick and spoonable.

2. Shape the Cookies

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

• Scoop small balls using a spoon or ice-cream scoop (like in the photo).

• Place them with space in between.

• Lightly flatten if you want a wider cookie.

3. Bake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes — they firm up as they cool.

SERVINGS

12–14 cookies depending on scoop size.

Nutritional Info (Approx. per cookie)

(Will vary depending on sweetener and whether applesauce or banana is used.)

• Calories: 55–70

• Carbs: 8–12g

• Fiber: 1.5–2g

• Protein: 2g

• Fat: 1.5–3g

• Added Sugar: 0g

• Low Glycemic? Yes — uses slow-digesting oats + sugar-free sweeteners.

Benefits of This Recipe

✔ Diabetes-friendly — contains slow carbs and no added sugar
✔ Oats help lower blood sugar and support digestion
✔ Applesauce/banana add moisture without fat
✔ Quick and easy, perfect for meal prep
✔ Great snack for kids and adults
✔ Can be made gluten-free (use GF oats)

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• For crispy edges, add 1 extra tbsp oil.

• For chewier cookies, use banana instead of applesauce.

• For firmer cookies, chill batter 10 minutes before shaping.

• Add-ins allowed for diabetics: chopped nuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds.

• Do not add chocolate chips unless sugar-free.

 Q & A

Q: Are these safe for diabetics?

A: Yes, when eaten in moderation. Oats have soluble fiber that slows glucose rise. Use sugar-free sweeteners only.

Q: Can I replace the applesauce?

Yes—use banana, Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, or 2–3 tbsp milk.

Q: Can I make these egg-free?

Yes — use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water).

Q: Do they freeze well?

Absolutely. Freeze up to 2 months, reheat 5 minutes in the oven.

Q: Can these be made crunchy?

Bake 3–4 minutes longer or use more oil.

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If you want, I can also give you:
📌 A chocolate version (diabetic-friendly)