Sweet Oats Make a Healthy Dessert!

Oatmeal is a versatile whole grain that can give its fibrous, heart-healthy punch to a number of foods, including granola, bread, pancakes, and even sweet desserts. Arguably, the most famous oatmeal-based dessert is the oatmeal cookie. Whether they’re from a gourmet bakery or made with grandma’s recipe, oatmeal cookies are a chewy, calorie-conscious treat. This recipe includes Ultimate ProFIT for an extra dose of fiber and heart-healthy protein and the decadence of chocolate chips. Not a chocoholic? Shredded coconut, dried cranberries, or traditional raisins can be used instead. 

INGREDIENTS:

• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cook old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 scoop (2 tbsp) Rich Chocolate Ultimate ProFIT
• 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup agave nectar
• 1 large egg white
• 2 tsp unsalted almond butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dark bittersweet chocolate chips (about 40 grams)

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, Ultimate ProFIT, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together agave, egg white, almond butter, and vanilla.
4. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients all at once and combine. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Divide batter equally into 16 mounds (about 1 rounded tbsp in size) and arrange evenly spaced on prepared baking sheets. Using the back of a slightly dampened spoon, flatten each mound into 2 1/2-inch circles.
6. Bake 9 to 10 minutes, until golden.
7. Cool on sheets for an additional 10 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely. Stored in an airtight container, cookies will keep fresh for 2 to 3 days.

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