No Added Sugar Trail Mix Cookies

These No Added Sugar Trail Mix Cookies are a nice alternative to the usual chocolate chip cookie.

Made with trail mix and applesauce, these cookie are fluffy and chewy with fruit and nuts in every bite.

What makes trail mix cookies so good?

Trail mix cookies are cookies that have trail mix ingredients (raisins, nuts, etc) added for texture and flavor.

I like that this cookies has crunchy nuts and chewy flavorful fruit rather than just the usual chocolate chip.

Have you tried my Sugar Free Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Those chewy and tasty cookies are made with rolled oats and covered with a 'sweet glaze'.
Both this trail mix cookie and that oatmeal cookie are tasty treats made with no added sugar.

To make this cookie you will need trail mix that has no added sugar. You can find trail mix made with no added sugar here.

Why we love this recipe for homemade trail mix cookies.

These cookies are crunchy, chewy, and tasty. They are also easy to make.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used in making these cookies are basic ingredients.
• This recipe is based on a traditional trail mix cookie but, without the added sugar.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using a different kind of trail mix or adding some ground cinnamon.
• The applesauce adds flavor and moisture to make these cookies even better.
• These cookies go great when served with coffee, milk, or even a cup of juice.
• This recipe is great for sharing especially when kids are around.

Ingredients needed to make easy trail mix cookies.

• Flour. All purpose or a similar alternative such as gluten free all purpose flour.
• Baking Powder. Helps to keep these cookies fluffy.
• Butter. Softened to room temperature. Dairy free butter can be used if it is a 1:1 measure and can be baked with. If your butter is unsalted you can add a half teaspoon of salt to your flour.
• Sugar Alternatives Brown Sugar Alternative and White Sugar Alternative. Select alternatives that measure like sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Applesauce. Select an applesauce that has no added ingredients such as sugar to keep this recipe a 'no added sugar' recipe.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor balance.
• Trail Mix. Large chunks (like nuts) should be chopped small to make these cookies easy to enjoy.

Tips for making the best trail mix cookie.

The beauty of this recipe is that the trail mix makes it highly customizable. This means that you can use a prepackaged or homemade trail mix or simply add your favorite nuts and dried fruit.

More helpful tips for you.

1. You can use the trail mix of your choice. Feel free to just make your own using nuts, sugar free chocolate chips, and a dried fruit.
2. While maple syrup or similar liquid alternatives may seem like a good idea in a cookie such as this one, keep in mind that they are liquid and can therefore, throw off the balance of dry to wet ingredients.
3. Applesauce without added sugar? I've got you covered - How to Make Applesauce Without the Added Sugar and Sugar Free Instant Pot Applesauce
4. Yes, you can try making this into a keto low carb diet friendly cookie. Simply use a keto all purpose flour (that measures like regular flour, Carbalose for example), nuts,oil instead of the apple sauce, and keto chocolate chips.
5. Can you use oatmeal in this recipe? Try subbing in one cup of rolled oats for a cup of the flour to make these cookies more chewy and enjoyable.
6. Will peanut butter work in this recipe? Yes, you can use peanut butter. I would use a regular no added sugar peanut butter rather than an organic one however.

How to make No Added Sugar Trail Mix Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 24 cookies .

1. Prep. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking sheets for nonstick. Parchment paper or a baking mat should work.
2. Dry Ingredients. In a medium sized bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream. Beat together the butter and sugar alternatives until fluffy and creamy. The mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract.
4. Combine. Add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
5. Fold. Lastly, use a rubber spatula or similar item to fold in the trail mix ingredients.
6. Bake. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the cookies and place them onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving room between the cookies for spread. Then bake the cookies until the edges are set and begin to turn golden brown (12-15 minutes). Baking times can differ depending on the ingredients that you have used.
7. Cool. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool and set before serving.

Expert Tip 👉 Scooping out the cookies and then refrigerating them for 20 minutes or so can help prevent excess spreading. You can also freeze the scooped out cookies to bake later.

How to store Trail Mix Cookies.

Once the cookies have fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, these cookies should keep for about five to seven days at room temperature or up to a few months when frozen.

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• No sugar added oatmeal and raisin cookies
• No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies
• 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies
• Sugar Free Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
• Sugar Free Sprinkle Cookies
• Sugar Free Sugar Cookies