Health Nut Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 03, 2005

Yummmmy! I made cookie bars instead of cookies. Very moist! I cut the butter in half and used about 3/4 c applesauce. I added raisins and omitted the sunflower seeds (only cause I didn't have any in the house). I used flax seed meal instead of the seeds and used about 3 T. My husband, who is use to me baking all sorts of goodies on the weekends, lovessss these (he recently changed his diet due to high cholesterol, so I have been looking for a tasty baked good that is lower in fat). Definitly a keeper...thank you!

—AJAYNE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 01, 2006

With all the sugar, butter and white processed flour, I wouldn't really consider this a healthy cookie. I gave them a try with some changes...applesauce for 1/2 the butter, cutting back on the sugar by half and using spelt flour (whole wheat flour would be a good alternative, too). I'm not sure how different they tasted from the original but they were much healthier and they tasted really good. I only gave it 3 stars because I had to make changes to really make them a healthy snack.

—Susanna

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33 Ratings

Jul 30, 2003

This is a wonderful recipe! I did not have any wheat germ so I substituted more oatmeal and they turned out just fine. It is nice to find a healthy recipe that still tates great. I will definitely be making these cookies often!

—Love2BMum

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May 23, 2005

Yummy :) I also replaced 1/2 of the butter with applesauce, and they turned out fine. I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup, added a bit of cinnamon and omitted the salt (i was using dry roasted sunflower seeds which were already plenty salty). I also omitted the hazelnuts (husband doesn't like) and flax seeds (almost $8.00 at my local store for the amount needed!). Tasty cookie. If you don't particularly like the taste of nutmeg, I would suggest reducing it by at least 1/2, as these are very nutmeggy cookies. I like the flavor, though, so thought they were delicious.

—MEHUNGRY98

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Apr 22, 2008

Used half the butter amount, and added 3/4 cup applesauce. 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of blue agave nectar. Whole wheat flour. Chopped walnuts instead of hazelnuts. Almond meal instead of wheat germ. Added a dash of almond extract in addition to the vanilla extract. They are very moist and delicious. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!!

—Kristin

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Aug 06, 2007

Delicious & nutty! Few changes: subbed about 1/3 of butter with applesauce (hence "healthnut"), chopped pecans in place of hazelnuts and sesame nuts. Made some with raisins and some with choc. chips, but we thought tastiest without. Tried putting 1/2 wheat flour, but texture was not as nice. Can reduce sugar by about 1/4 with almost the same results, did this along with butter reduction mentioned above.

—otisthorpe

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Jun 13, 2011

These were really good! I used 1/3 c. butter and 1/3 c. applesauce. I ground my flaxseed and did a generous 1/4 c. I added about 2 T. water and omitted the egg (b/c of the extra flax) and we didn't miss it at all. I used whole wheat flour, a VERY loose 1/2 c. brown sugar + 1/4 c. honey. I didn't realize I was out of nutmeg till I was already committed to making these, but we didn't miss it at all. These are very versatile - dried fruit would be nice, particularly apples I think. We added about 1 c. chocolate chips at the end and gobbled them up! Yum! Will make again!

—For King and Prince

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Mar 11, 2008

These cookies are simply great. I used one stick of butter + a few Tbsp of applesauce instead of the full amt of butter...my family loved them, as did all my friends! A true guilt-free treat :)

—iamoose

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Nutrition

Calories
91 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
10.3 g
3%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
5.1 g
8%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
66 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Health Nut Oatmeal Cookies

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 91
** Calories from Fat: 46

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 5.1g 8 %
** Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
** Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
** Sodium 66mg 3 %
** Potassium 50mg 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 10.3g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
** Protein 1.8g 4 %
** Sugars 4.1g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.