Lunch: Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies ? Foodie Recipe, Nov/Dec 2013

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Cranberries, Flax Seed

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry Oatmeal 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. Flaxseed can be used to combat PCOS as it helps decrease androgen levels. It contains lignans that increase the production of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) that binds testosterone in the blood, thereby preventing it from wreaking havoc in the body. Being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels. The omega-3 fatty acids in this flaxseed also reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
½ cup Splenda brown sugar
½ cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups old fashioned, rolled oats
¼ cup milled flax seed
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar and oil.  Add egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth.  Add bananas and beat well.
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, flax seed, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.  Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour in egg mixture .Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until batter is incorporated.  Stir in cranberries.
Scoop cookies into heaping 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden on bottom.

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