Healthy Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies

From: Wigglesworth

On Sep 9, 2009

Well, I can't say these are the most interesting cookies, because I just need sugar and fat in my cookies. But I'm finding they can grow on you, especially with a lot of raisins (I actually used currants, since they're smaller, so I could get more spread). My only real disappointment is that I made these for my little boy and I can't get him to touch them. I was sure he would love them. But I'm going to keep trying because I want him to be able to snack on something healthy without a lot of sugar and this was the best recipe I found on Zaar for that.

From: Chef #1369313

On Aug 30, 2009

My nephew makes these regularly "by request" from his friends and family. It's my favorite breakfast! Adjust ingredients like nuts and fruit to your liking and it's still great! I make a double batch and freeze!

From: Jenny Sanders

On Oct 18, 2003

If you are looking for a fancy-schmancy addition to your decadent Christmas cookie tray, keep looking! If, on the other hand, you are looking for a nice little treat that can go into family lunchboxes and snacks that will provide actual nutrition without guilt, you are in the right place. These will never be a crispy-crunchy cookie, but more soft and chewy, because of the lack of fat. Do not overbake them! They should look pretty soft when they come out of the oven. I used a melonballer to scoop out the cookies, and ended up with 48. The balance of spices was excellent. These are definitely not a very sweet cookies, and this is me, the cut-the-sugar queen saying it, but I found they really grew on me. I did not add the nuts, and I might add more raisins next time. I confess I did also use one whole egg rather than two eggwhites. I don't see the point of cutting out the yolks, because then you just have to find another recipe to use them up. At least, I do, because I can't bring myself to throw out perfectly good food.

From: MaAustin

On Jan 19, 2004

These were really great. My husband and I haven't been eating healthy for very long and have been looking for good snacks. The only thing I did differently in the recipe was use regular sweetened applesauce because that was all I had on hand. There are definitely not a sugar fix cookie, but seriously - for low fat these are awesome.