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Wholesome Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
October 19th, 2009 Madhuram Posted in Breakfast, Cookies, Food Blog Events, Kid's Baking, Low Fat Baking, Whole Grain Baking | 
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I found this recipe for wholesome breakfast cookies in the book One Smart Cookie by Julie Van Rosendaal. I have made a couple of changes to make it even more healthy and was floored by the taste. I really can’t believe that healthy can taste so good. So if you have kids who drive you crazy without having breakfast, then this recipe is for you. These breakfast cookies are packed with proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in fat too. What better way to start a day than this? With a glass of milk or orange juice it’s sure to fill up even adults.
Yield: 24 cookies
1 Pulse the oats in a food processor until it resembles coarse flour. To this also add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and process until combined. Transfer this mix to a large mixing bowl.
2 Put the drained and rinsed beans in the food processor and pulse until smoothly pureed. You may add 2-3 tablespoons of water to make it easier. Add the butter/margarine and process until well blended.
3 Now add the brown sugar, applesauce and vanilla and pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
4 Pour the bean mixture into the oat mixture and stir using a spatula. Add the peanut butter chips/chocolate chips, raisins/dried cranberries, nuts and flax seed meal and stir until blended.
5 Drop by large spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten each one a little with your hand. Have a bowl of water nearby to dampen your palms, so that flattening the cookies will be easy.
6 Bake for 14-16 minutes, until pale around the edges but still soft in the middle. The cookies baked in a dark coated cookie sheet started browning after 14 minutes itself but the pale coated cookie sheet was done after 16 minutes.
7 Place the the cookie sheets on individual wire racks. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to the cooling rack after that.
2 For chocolate flavored cookies use 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder instead of the flour.
3 Updated: I stored these cookies in a cookie jar over the counter and it became very soft. This is okay if you are going to consume it within 2-3 days. The longer it stays on the counter the softer it gets. Recently I borrowed Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites from the library and found a tip for storing low-fat cookies. It says that the best way to store low-fat cookies is in layers separated by wax paper or plastic wrap in an airtight container in the freezer. Defrost at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving. But I think storing in the refrigerator should be fine because it gives instant gratification
These breakfast cookies go to my Wholegrain Baking Event – Oats hosted by me.
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November 13th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I made these today and they were very good. I wonder how they would be in “bar” form? They really don’t taste like a cookie to me at all, but as I said I really liked them.
Thanks for trying it Heather. Bars, is an interesting idea!
October 28th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
hi madhuram,
your webpage is the one for me…
want to try all your baking recipes…to start with i am trying the whole oatmeal breakfast cookies. but what is navy beans?
Thank you very much Vini. Navy beans are small white beans, shaped like kidney beans but small in size. You can find it in the canned food section next to chickpeas and other legumes. You can use white beans too or any other light colored beans and I’m sure it won’t affect the taste.
October 28th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Hi Madhuram, hope you are feeling well now. Good to hear about the cake decorating class. I am sure we will get to see many recipes from you.
I’m better now Supriya, thanks. I have taken a lot of pictures but don’t find the time to write.
October 27th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Have tried beans in cupcakes, brownies etc but never tried in cookies. Sure is a nice idea.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Dear madhu , they look yummy mom is here so Im gonna try some great stuff from here. Hope you have recovered !
October 26th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
navy beans??? now that’s something
new to me! but the cookies look very inviting, and something i could use for my sweet tooth without being guilty:)
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:34 am
Good receipe…..and who don’t like cookiee.
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:45 am
hello,
You have a great & cool foodblog!! I so digg all of your yummie recipes!!
This one is no exception!!
Welcome here Sophie.
October 21st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I just discovered this website and I already love it!! Your recipes are just perfect for a vegetarian like me wanting to go vegan (Its just so darn hard to not eat cheese) I tried the oatmeal+coconut cookies and the tofu tikka. loved them to bits!! will be trying this out next. Thanks for putting these up.
You’re welcome Sharmila. It’s indeed a great pleasure for me when somebody tries the recipes here and lets me know that it came out well. Thank you very much.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:44 am
Hello Madhuram,
Thank you so much for the info. Will get started as soon as possible and try out your recipes.Have a great day.
Shalini