I made these cookies for my 17-year-old one morning this week as an alternative to packaged granola bars for breakfast. They go together quickly (5 minutes to mix up, 10 minutes to bake), are packed with protein, fiber, and fat to keep him full for the morning, and are easy to grab and go before a busy day. I'm calling them breakfast cookies because I cut down on sugar from a typical cookie recipe, and added in some oats. A bit of a stretch, but in terms of nutrient density, it's better than a donut or a bowl of cereal! Compared to a packaged breakfast bar, this recipe has only 7 ingredients as opposed to 20 in the commercial version, the same number of calories, more fiber, the same amount of protein, and less sugar (see nutrition facts label for this recipe below). It contains no soy (common in packaged bars) and none of the mysterious "natural flavors" so common in ingredient lists. It also doesn't require plastic packaging, and contains no preservatives. The fats are all good for you (nuts and eggs) , and you can control whether or not the ingredients are organic. It's also more economical. Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter (other nut butters would work as well) 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup raw oatmeal 1/2 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. 2. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto a cookie sheet. This should make 12 good-sized cookies. 3. Bake for 10 minutes. 4. Remove onto a cooling rack. Let cook for 5-10 minutes before eating. Note that these will be soft and crumbly when warm, and will set up once they cool a bit. Handle them gently when placing on the cooking rack.
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10/27/2020 07:23:24 pm
Thank you so much for this post! This time of year I want cookies so bad and finding some that are good without flour is so hard! I cannot wait to make these! No better time then now I suppose! Thanks so much!
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AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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