Question by kerrbear: anyone have a healthy cookie recipe?
I would like them too be sugar free, or really low in suger, and really low in fat but not taste too bland. or even a granola bar recipe. help please!!
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Answer by redhotstockguy
I would look at some of the following sites for inspiration. The Eating Well site has some excellent healthy cookie recipes that are also very tasty, plus they give you some nutritional facts that may be beneficial. Enjoy!
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crystal m says:
February 22, 2014 at 8:40 am (UTC 0)
Healthy Heart Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy Heart Oatmeal Cookies
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1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup brown sugar substitute, such as Splenda brown sugar blend
2 tablespoons buttery spread, such as Smart Balance Original, melted
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries or blueberries
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans, or almonds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine yogurt, brown sugar blend and buttery spread in a bowl; mix until light and fluffy. Beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into yogurt mixture. Stir in oats, dried fruit, cinnamon and pecans just until blended.
3. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Press together and flatten with a fork for uniform baking. Bake 20 minutes. Cookies have a moist cake-like texture. Makes 2 dozen.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per cookie: 50 calories, 2g fat, 2g protein, 7g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 20mg sodium.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Awesome
recipe too
updated a favorite treat by cutting back on sugar and incorporating whole grains. To increase protein, replaced the rolled oats with 1 cup almond meal.
COMMENT:
“wonderful flavor
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
About 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Profile
Ingredients
* 3/4 cup rolled oats
* 1 cup whole-wheat flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup butter, softened
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 1/3 cup granulated sugar
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup chocolate chips
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Grind oats in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until firm around the edges and golden on top, about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips & Notes
* Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Per cookie : 99 Calories; 5 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 11 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 64 mg Sodium; 55 mg Potassium
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/3 starch, 1/3 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
Recipe Categories
Meal/Course
Dessert
Snack
Servings
8 or more
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Ease of Preparation
Easy
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-bars-recipe/index.html – granola bar
Tina says:
February 22, 2014 at 9:16 am (UTC 0)
Check this one out-http://www.wordcarnival.com/2013/10/no-bake-cookies.html
You can cut back sugar as much as you want, or also use honey instead.