Description
Cholesterol-crushing oatmeal cookies combine heart-healthy ingredients with irresistible sweetness. Packed with fiber and wholesome goodness, you’ll savor each bite knowing these treats support your wellness journey.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup raisins
Sweeteners:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whip egg whites and avocado oil together with salt, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until smooth and well-blended.
- Incorporate unsweetened applesauce, raisins, vanilla extract, baking soda, and cinnamon into the mixture, stirring thoroughly.
- Fold in old-fashioned oats, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Gently mix in all-purpose flour until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Seal the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to enhance flavor and texture.
- Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for convection), allowing sufficient time for proper preheating.
- Form chilled dough into 1½-inch rounded portions, arranging 12 cookies evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 13 minutes, watching for a golden brown coloration.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 60 seconds to set.
- Transfer cookies carefully to a cooling rack using a spatula.
- Once completely cooled, preserve in an hermetic container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Swap avocado oil with olive oil for added heart-healthy benefits, which can further support cholesterol management.
- Substitute raisins with chopped walnuts or almonds to boost omega-3 fatty acids that help lower bad cholesterol levels.
- Try whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour to increase fiber content, which aids in cholesterol reduction.
- Chill the dough longer than an hour for more intense flavor development and a firmer cookie texture that prevents spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 107 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg