Healthy meets delicious in these oatmeal cookies designed to help lower cholesterol. Made with heart-friendly ingredients like avocado oil and egg whites, they’re a guilt-free treat you can enjoy anytime!
Ingredients:
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together egg whites, avocado oil, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add Flavorings: Mix in applesauce, raisins, vanilla extract, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Incorporate Oats: Stir in the oats to combine well.
Add Flour: Gently mix in the flour until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Chill Dough: Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat and Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or 350°F (177°C) if using a convection oven. Form 1 1/2 inch balls of dough and place 12 on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 13 minutes.
Cool: Allow cookies to rest on the pan for a minute before transferring to a cooling rack.
Enjoy these tasty oatmeal cookies as part of a heart-healthy diet!
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Servings: 36 cookies
