I was online, looking at recipes for my favorite snacks because I was in the mood to bake. During my search, I realized that most of the things I like aren’t all that healthy. So I started looking up healthy alternatives for them. Oatmeal cookies happen to be one of my favorite snacks, so when I found this recipe I HAD to share it!
Ingredients
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. canola oil
- 1 1/4 c. Splenda granulated
- 2 egg whites
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 3.9 oz. single-serving cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 c. mashed banana
- 3 1/4 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
Method
Put raisins into small bowl and pour in enough very hot water to cover; set aside. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine the oil and Splenda; beat well. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Mix in the applesauce and banana, followed by the flour mixture. Drain water from raisins; pat to remove excess moisture with a paper towel. Stir in oats, walnuts, and raisins; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheet that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake for 8-9 minutes at 350 degrees F. or until tops of cookies are slightly firm to the touch.
Notes: This recipe results in absolutely great-tasting soft cookies that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast!
-Rahel Abebe
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