Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies- Deliciously Healthy Treat

Craving a treat that’s both satisfying and good for you? Look no further than these incredible Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies! Packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness, they’re the perfect guilt-free indulgence for any time of day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked sweet potato puree (about 1 medium sweet potato)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (or maple syrup for a refined sugar-free option)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for extra fiber)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (or coconut oil) and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the sweet potato puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the rolled oats and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.