Oatmeal raisin cookies are the healthier versions of other cookies because they contain oatmeal and raisin, nutrient rich ingredients. This cookies are still somewhat of a treat (technically they’re not good for you), but when eaten in moderation, they can be a means of getting in a few nutrients.
### Oatmeal Raisin Cookies **Benefits**
1. **Whole Grain Oats**:
Fiber is good for you and helps support digestive health, as well as keeping blood sugar levels in check. They’re also high in **beta glucan**, a type of soluble fiber, associated with heart health.
2. **Natural Sweetness from Raisins**:
The cookies also have **natural sugar** that is **antioxidants**, **iron** and **fiber** from raisins. Refined sugar may be replaced by semi-refined sugars, which may also have a lower glycemic index than refined sugar, helping to limit sudden spikes in your blood sugar levels.
3. **Healthy Fats** (If Made with Certain Ingredients):
The recipes using **olive oil** or **nut butters** to replace butter is adding fats that are unsaturated, similar to unsaturated fat is more beneficial for the heart than the saturated fats.
4. **Lower Sugar Options**:
In general, replacing or adding some refined sugar with beginning of the alphabet **applesauce**, **honey**, etc. can reduce refined sugar even more from oatmeal raisin cookies, which is much more stable for blood sugar.
5. **Additional Nutrients**:
Both oats and raisins also have important vitamins and minerals such as **iron, potassium, calcium, and B vitamins** to help keep us going.
## **How to Make This Cookies Healthy**
To make oatmeal raisin cookies even more beneficial, consider these adjustments:
– Increase fiber by **using whole-grain flour instead of white flour.**
**Increase your protein and healthy fats by adding nuts** (walnuts or almonds)
– Use **honey or mashed bananas** for added sugar instead of sugar.
– **Use healthier fats** like coconut oil or olive oil in place of or in place of butter.
Moderation is Key
This cookies may be a healthier option, but that doesn’t make them non-treat. While store bought cookies may contain added sugars and fats, baking from home gives you control over the ingredients and keeps your cookie balance.
This cookies can be healthy when whole and wholesome ingredients are used. Fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients — all in a bite … flavorsome treats with some added benefits!
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