Yes, homemade applesauce can be a low carb dessert! 1.) Don't peel the apples. Simply core and cut them into 8 slices. 2.) Add them to a saucepan with ½ cup / 120 ml of water. 3.) Add 2 tsp of cinnamon. Option to add a pinch of nutmeg and / or a squeeze of lemon juice. 1 tsp vanilla extract also works well here.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper. In a large bowl, add applesauce and oats. Mix with a spoon until evenly combined and all oats are moistened. Stir in mix-ins (you can add them onto the cookies right before baking instead for a prettier presentation. See notes for more details).
These healthy 4 ingredient applesauce cookies are a simple, delicious and easy fix to satisfy your cookie cravings in a ridiculously healthy way. They are soft, chewy and perfect to have as a quick and easy snack or do as I do, and eat 3-4 with a bowl of keto oatmeal.
Besides the light apple flavor, using applesauce in cookies helps replace the butter completely. Although they won’t have a super-rich flavor butter will provide, you can combat that- Add 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter (e.g. peanut butter or almond butter).