A little treat now and then is good for the soul and our state of mind. Studies actually show that extremely restricting foods (ie denying yourself off all desserts) will actually backfire in the long run. We crave what we can't have, and those intense cravings often cause us to binge eat. To prevent those cravings and binge eating enjoy one or two of these whole grain cookies!
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1-2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat if you want 100% whole grain)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
1/2 cup crasins (optional)
Directions
1. Cream shortening and sugars in large mixing bowl.
2. Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
3. Add flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until combined.
4. Add oats (and crasins) and mix until combined.
5. Drop onto greased cookie sheet by teaspoon full.
6. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes (don't over bake).
7. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool.
8. Enjoy your cookie knowing you are getting some great fiber and whole grains!
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1-2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat if you want 100% whole grain)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
1/2 cup crasins (optional)
Directions
1. Cream shortening and sugars in large mixing bowl.
2. Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
3. Add flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until combined.
4. Add oats (and crasins) and mix until combined.
5. Drop onto greased cookie sheet by teaspoon full.
6. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes (don't over bake).
7. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool.
8. Enjoy your cookie knowing you are getting some great fiber and whole grains!