Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Makes 36 Cookies
Per Serving (1 cookie):
Calories: 130
Protein: 3g - Carbohydrates: 23g - Fat: 6g
Fiber: 3g - Sugar: 9g - Sodium: 43mg
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
3/4 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed
2 Large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup Brown Rice Flour
3 tbsp Flaxseeds
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Ground Ginger
1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg
3 cups Old-fashioned Oats
1 cup Raisins
1 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
Instructions:
Preheat & Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well.
Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, flaxseeds, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three batches, mixing well after each addition.
Fold in Oats & Add-ins: Stir in the oats, raisins, and chopped walnuts using a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
Bake: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool on the sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack.
Coach's Customization Tips:
Nut Variations: Swap walnuts with almonds, cashews, peanuts, or omit nuts altogether.
Softer Cookies: For a softer texture, reduce baking time slightly or add a bit more butter.
Fluffier Cookies: For fluffier cookies, incorporate a bit of baking powder into the dry ingredients.
Sweetness Swap: Substitute raisins with dried cranberries, cherries, or chocolate chips for a different flavor.
Healthy Twist: Reduce sugar or substitute part of it with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Recipe Credit: The Dash Diet Cookbook by Dr. Mariza Snyder, Dr. Lauren Clum, and Anna V. Zulaica
