Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Fibre? What? Where?

Oh, here you are.

I’m studying Dietetics, so I’m supposed to tell you to eat more healthy foods, more veggies, more fruits, more legumes, more whole grains, more nuts and seeds, etc. And God forbid we ever tell you to “NOT” do anything, don’t consume a lot of sodium, a lot of saturated fats, a lot of red meat, don’t sit on your butt all day. No no no, don’t tell them NOT to do anything, we’re told.

So eat cookies.

And get your fibre.

Yes, professor, I didn’t tell them NOT to do anything. Does that mean I pass? I do?

Yay!

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

makes 2 dozen cookies

1/2 c. softened butter, salted (add 1/2 tsp. salt if you have unsalted)
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1/3 c. white sugar
1 large egg
2/3 c. whole wheat all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until soft  and fluffy.
3. Blend in egg until smooth.
4. Add flour, baking soda, and oats.
5. Stir the heck out of it. (Until blended)
6. Drop rounded tablespoons onto lighted greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
7. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until browned around the outside.
8. Cookies will be soft, let them stand on the cookie sheets for a minute before removing.