Oatmeal Cherry Almond Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Healthy Oatmeal Cherry Almond Cookies Recipe for a Quick Snack Fix
in Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter , slightly softened
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup slivered almonds
2 large eggs
1 -2 tablespoon golden syrup ( optional )
2 cups self-raising flour
1 1/2 cups flaked oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
132
Sugar
8g
Fat
8g
These Oatmeal Cherry Almond Cookies are the perfect snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. The crunchy almonds, juicy cherries, and hearty oats make these cookies the ultimate snack fix. Make them ahead of time and store them in an airtight container to keep yourself fueled throughout the busy week. You can also personalize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits, and enjoy them with a cup of warm tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 175 C. Grease or line a baking sheet.
2.Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until it becomes light.
3.Fold in the eggs, golden syrup, and baking soda. Beat with a wooden spoon until well combined.
4.Add the flour and the oats together. Mix until well combined.
5.Mix together the dried cherries and almonds.
6.Add the dried cherries and almonds mix to the batter. Mix until well combined.
7.Roll mixture into small balls, each ball around 2-3cm in diameter.
8.Spoon the balls onto the baking sheets, spacing them out to the size of a walnut, and flattening them slightly with your hand.
9.Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and let them cool on the baking sheet for around 5 minutes until they're firm enough to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies make for a healthy snack fix since they are high in fiber-rich oats, dried cherries with anti-inflammatory benefits, and almonds with a high nutritious value.
They are perfect to keep you energized and satisfied in between meals.

These cookies are vegetarian and can be made vegan by replacing butter with dairy-free butter or coconut oil.

CONS

The cookies are still cookies, even if healthy, and must be eaten in moderation.
Since they contain brown sugar and golden syrup, they contain a substantial amount of calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The oats in these cookies are high in fiber, promote growth of healthy gut bacteria, and can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve heart health. Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, and can help lower bad cholesterol levels. Additionally, cherries are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce chronic inflammation and protect against diseases like arthritis, heart disease, and cancer.

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