Oatmeal Cookies
More than 40 scientific studies show that eating oatmeal can help lower blood cholesterol levels. Think of each rolled oat as a tiny sponge that soaks up cholesterol in your digestive tract.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1/4 cup canned applesauce
2 tablespoons 1-percent lowfat milk
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup plus 2-tablespoons quick rolled oats
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to mix sugar and margarine. Mix until well blended, about 3 minutes.
- Slowly add egg; mix on medium speed 1 minute. Gradually add applesauce and milk; mix on medium speed, 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Slowly add to applesauce mixture; mix on low speed until blended, about 2 minutes. Add oats and blend 30 seconds on low speed. Scrape sides of bowl.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet while still warm. Cool on wire rack.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 13 to 15 minutes each batch
4 Servings, 2 cookies each, plus 4 servings for another meal or snack
Per serving:
- Calories 215
- Total fat 4 grams
- Saturated 1 grams
- Cholesterol 27 milligrams
- Sodium 84 milligrams