Hiya lovely reader! The weekend is upon us and I am ready for it. This week actually went by fairly quickly for me, I worked, met up with friends, organized, and got stuff done. The satisfaction of making a list and then being able to cross things off, is something that I will always appreciate. Anyway, I hope you have some fun things planned and get to relax or do what you want. I wanted to share this recipe with you so you can sweeten things up, this weekend or anytime, with some tasty cookies. Now not only are these cookies peanut buttery goodness, they are also a healthier alternative to some cookies. I found the recipe on Popsugar Fitness while on the hunt for some healthier alternative recipes for sweets. I was quite pleased with how they turned out, and how they taste. (May or may not be eating one while I type this)
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cup old fashion oats*
1 1/2 cup quick oats*
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
*After baking the cookies, I think that using a tad less oats would be better, the dough was crumbly with this amount. Maybe try 1 cup of each and then check the consistency of the dough. I had to roll the cookies into balls and then press them in order for them to stay together. After baking them and allowing them to set for a while, they did remain intact.
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375ยบ F
2. Beat the oil and peanut butter. Add in the eggs, sugar, and vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the coconut.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir this gradually into the peanut butter mixture.
4. Grease your baking sheets and drop the dough in 1 1/2 tablespoon "globs". Press to flatten the "globs" and bake for around 8 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies seems to be a golden brown.
5. Allow the cookies to set on a cooling rack.
6. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
What'd you think? Do you have any healthy cookie recipes that you enjoy? Xx
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