If you haven't noticed yet, I love sweets. All kinds of sweets - anything with chocolate, cookies, cakes... you name it, I like it. I have at least one sweet treat every day, and sometimes more! Ordinarily, this might be a problem for my waistline, but because I make healthy sweet treats that are relatively low in sugar (but still taste delicious), weight gain is not an issue. Also, moderation is key. I have one serving at a time and that is enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. Having healthy sweet treats around is crucial to staying on track with your diet, so that when you have a craving for sugar you can grab an oatmeal raisin cookie or a Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bite instead of running to the store and buying a Snickers bar. Enjoy!
Cost per serving: $0.29
Calories per serving: 100
Equipment you'll need: mixing bowl, blender, baking sheet
Ingredients: makes 12 cookies
1.5 bananas
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup stevia
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp raisins
1.5 bananas
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup stevia
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp raisins
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine wet ingredients (bananas, applesauce, and vanilla) in blender and blend until smooth.
3. Combine flour, rolled oats, baking powder, stevia, and cinnamon in mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix thoroughly.
5. Add in raisins and stir.
6. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
7. Scoop out dough into tablespoon-sized balls, and place on baking sheet. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Leave 1 inch between the cookies (they don't expand much).
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine wet ingredients (bananas, applesauce, and vanilla) in blender and blend until smooth.
3. Combine flour, rolled oats, baking powder, stevia, and cinnamon in mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix thoroughly.
5. Add in raisins and stir.
6. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
7. Scoop out dough into tablespoon-sized balls, and place on baking sheet. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Leave 1 inch between the cookies (they don't expand much).
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
