Because they contain whole grain oats and raisins, traditional or classic oatmeal raisin cookies are a healthier snack option than other cookies. Whole grain oats and raisins are both high in fiber, which will keep you feeling fuller for longer. However, because they include more butter and sugar than other snacks, they should only be considered a healthy snack in moderation. But don't worry, because this recipe is a healthier alternative to your old oatmeal raisin cookies. This recipe features reduced carbohydrate flour, zero calorie sugar, and healthy cholesterol.
Despite its high fat content, ghee butter contains a high concentration of monounsaturated Omega-3s. These beneficial fatty acids promote heart and cardiovascular health. According to research, eating ghee as part of a balanced diet can help lower harmful cholesterol levels. Monk fruit sweeteners are no-calorie sweeteners that can be used to reduce added sugar intake while yet satisfying the desire for something sweet. Carbalose is a breakthrough new flour that may be substituted for all-purpose flour but contains 60% fewer carbohydrates. Carbalose flour has a lot of fiber and protein.
Overall, this recipe is a nutritious sweet hunger gratifying snack that will leave you feeling satisfied after each bite.
Makes 18 cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Ghee clarified butter
1/2 cup Monkfruit brown sugar
2.5 tbsp Monkfruit granulated (classic) sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
3/4 cups Carbalose all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of freshly grated nutmeg
Dash of ground cardamom or ground ginger
1.5 cups rolled oats (not instant)
3/4 cups raisins
Let's bake cookies!
Heat oven to 350F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper or reusable silicone liners.
Using an electric mixer, beat Ghee butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add Monkfruit brown and granulated sugars, then beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Then, beat in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, using your spatula mix together the Carbalose flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.
Combine and beat flour mixture into the butter mixture on low speed.
Stir in oats and raisins.
Spoon out dough by large tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake until cookie edges turn golden brown, about 9 to 13 minutes. Centers will still be quite soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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