Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Although oatmeal raisin cookies are already much healthier than other types, I tried to modify the recipe to make it a little more healthy - since when I bake in the house the goodies disappear and I thought it would be better for everyone if they were not that bad for you...

Ingredients:
3/4 water
1 1/4 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/3 cup prune puree
2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup raisins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves in large bowl.
3. Combine water, sugar, and eggs in small bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, while also stirring in prune puree, until mixture is smooth and consistent.
5. Slowly stir in oats, then raisins until batter is consistent.
6. Place spoonfuls of dough on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Prune Puree:
3 dried prunes
3 table spoons water

1. Blend in food processor until smooth, serves as a butter substitute.


This recipe is low in fat and cholesterol free. The sugar could also be substituted with Splenda to cut back on calories as well.