Snack: Grab 'n Go Cookies

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Cranberries

Health and fertility benefits of Grab 'n Go Cookies

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries.

Ingredients

1/4 cup high-fiber bran cereal twigs (recommended: Fiber One Original)
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup granulated no-calorie sweetener (recommended: Splenda)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (not packed)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar-free French vanilla powdered creamer
1/3 cup pureed peaches
1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
1 tablespoon golden raisins
1 tablespoon dried sweetened cranberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a food processor or blender, grind cereal to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl.
To the bowl, add oats, flour, sweetener, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and powdered creamer. Mix well and set aside.
In a medium bowl, dissolve powdered creamer in 2 tablespoons hot water. Add all other wet ingredients (pureed peaches, pumpkin, and egg substitute) and stir until mixed well.
Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients and stir until completely blended. Chop raisins and cranberries and stir into the batter, evenly distributing and making sure they don't all stick together.
Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray and spoon batter into 4 evenly spaced circles with a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, if using. Spread batter out a bit with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the oven until tops of treats are just slightly crispy, 12 to 14 minutes. Allow to cool slightly on the sheet. Grab 'n go!
PER SERVING (1 cookie): 154 calories, 1. 5g fat, 166mg sodium, 32. 5g carbs, 5g fiber, 10. 5g sugars, 5g protein

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