Healthy Snacks: Healthier Oatmeal Cookies

So my experimental baking went well yesterday. I heart these. They make a great grab and go breakfast or snack. No added sugar, lower in cals and fats than most protein bars and bonus... the kitchen smells yummy when you bake 'em. Going to try a chocolate protein powder version today. Will let you know how those come out.


Shelly's Healthier Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup Spelt Flour
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut
1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 cup Sugar-Free Torani Syrup (any flavor)
1 Egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
dash of Salt
1/4 cup Nuts, chopped (I used Walnuts)
1/4 cup Dried Fruit (I used Raisins and Dried Juice Sweetened Cranberries)

Preheat oven to 325. Mix all ingredients together till well combined.

Scoop with a small ice cream scoop onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Pat down slightly. They don't spread.

Bake at 325 for 9 minutes exactly. Remove from tray and cool on a wire rack. Makes 24.

I love to take these on the plane. They are studier cookies, so they don't bust up into bits in your carry-on bag.