Agave Honey Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal cookies made with agave and honey
Servings 8 to 10
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg OR mix ½ tablespoon flax with 1 tablespoon of water
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar (60 grams)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (20 grams)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (26 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour (114 grams)
- 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ (7 grams)
- ⅛ teaspoon EACH baking soda & baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (make it a scant ¼)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cups old fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix egg (or combine flax and water and let thick), agave, honey, oil and vanilla together in a bowl. Stir very well.
- Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir very well, then add to agave mixture and stir until blended. Stir in the oats and raisins. Let batter sit for about 5 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon measure, scoop up dough (large heaping scoops) and arrange on parchment lined cookie sheets spacing 2 inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time for about 10-11 minutes (or up to 14 mintues). Let cool completely.
Notes
Use chocolate chips instead of raisins