Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

June 05, 2014

While I was trying to study, I was thinking “MAN I REALLY feel like cookies”, so I said bye to my books and HELLO kitchen. This scrumptious yet healthy cookie is simple to make and it keeps in an airtight container for around 1-2 weeks. Please let us know if you have suggestions for variations of the cookies! This is a rather healthy recipe (ignoring the fact that there’s actually butter inside) because it contains linseed meal which is low GI and rich in dietary fibre and there’s also almonds

1/2 cup (115 grams) butter, softened
2/3 cup (125 grams) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon of linseed meal
1 1/2 cups (120 grams) rolled oats
3/4 cup (120 grams) cranberries
1/2 cup almonds and walnuts (65 grams), chopped (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon,salt and...
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Nutritions

Calories
113

Sodium
30mg
1% DV

Fat
5g
7% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 2g 13%

Polysaturated Fat 0.64g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 1g 10%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 30mg 1%

Potassium 55mg 1%

Protein 2g 4%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 5%

Sugar 5g 10%

Vitamin A 131IU 2%

Vitamin B6 0.04mg 2%

Vitamin C 0.9999999999999999mg 1%

Calcium 15mg 1%

Iron 0.63mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.