Healthy Oatmeal Cookies get a delicious twist in this chewy, lightly spiced treat loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. With whole wheat flour and reduced sugar, they’re a wholesome way to indulge without the guilt.
Ingredients for this Healthy Oatmeal Cookies:
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg whites, whole egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in oats, peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden. Centers should be soft.
- Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Yield: About 36 cookies
Nutrition (Per Cookie):
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Whether you’re looking for a satisfying snack or a better-for-you dessert, these Healthy Oatmeal Cookies offer rich flavor and comforting texture. Try a batch today and enjoy the best of both worlds—wholesome and delicious!
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Source: www.allrecipes.com
