lower my cholesterol oatmeal cookies
I recently was told by the doctor that I need to get my cholesterol down by 30 points in 90 days, or I have to start taking statin drugs. Cookies have egg yolks and butter and won't help me get to my goal. I made this recipe to accommodate my sweet tooth and maybe even help lower my cholesterol at the same time. Oats are notorious for lowering cholesterol, and the Omega-3 in some cooking oils is beneficial, too. I don't think anyone will know that these are a healthier choice unless you tell them. Lower cholesterol, here I come.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These oatmeal cookies are sweet, chewy, and kissed with just the right touch of spice. By eliminating egg yolks and substituting half the oil with applesauce these cookies are lightened up without sacrificing flavor or texture. They're so tender you'd swear they have butter.
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 applesauce, unsweetened
- 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
How To Make lower my cholesterol oatmeal cookies
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Step 1In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and oil with the salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. -
Step 2Add applesauce, raisins, vanilla extract, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir well.
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Step 3Stir in the oats.
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Step 4Add flour. Mix until just incorporated.
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Step 5Chill the dough, covered, in the fridge for an hour or longer. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (350 degrees F in a convection oven).
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Step 6Make 1 1/2 inch balls. Bake 12 to a sheet for about 13 minutes. Remove from oven and rest on a rack for a minute. Then use a spatula to transfer to a rack to cool thoroughly. Store airtight.
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