1-First, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ¼ cups quick-cooking oats, 1 cup white whole wheat flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

2-Next, whisk the wet ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 4 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup honey until well combined.

3-Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring just until everything blends together without overmixing.

4-Fold in the mix-ins: ⅓ cup raisins, ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, and ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts or pecans, or use the alternative of 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons raisins.

5-Chill the dough in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes to help it hold shape.

6-Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7-Shape the dough into 1 ½-inch balls, flatten each to about ¾ inch thick, and place them on the baking sheet.

8-Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges turn golden, then cool briefly on the sheet before transferring to a rack.