Learn how to prepare oatmeal cookies - easy and quick recipe

Usually when we think about eating healthy we don't come to mind options that we consider to be very rich or that provoke us to try. However, this has been changing in recent years thanks to the large number of delicious and healthy recipes that different nutritionists and fitness gurus have shared across different platforms.

Oatmeal cookies are one of the desserts or snacks that has seen the greatest increase in popularity not only because they are delicious, but also because they are quite healthy. It should be noted that no excess food is good no matter how many good properties it has, so always remember to consume everything in moderation.

On many occasions it causes us to eat something sweet, but if we are taking care of our health we are worried that calming that craving will cost us later, so oatmeal cookies are a great alternative. These can be enjoyed at the beginning of the day, at breakfast to fill us with energy or as a snack to calm our hunger between meals.

If you want to know how to prepare oatmeal cookies easily and quickly, continue reading the following note so that you have the recipe for your new favorite snack.

INGREDIENTS

-2 cups of flour -1/2 teaspoons of baking soda -1/2 teaspoons of salt -3/4 cups of unsalted butter, melted -1 cup of brown sugar -1/2 cups of white sugar -1 teaspoon of cinnamon -1 tablespoonful of vanilla extract -1 egg -1 egg -1 1/2 cups of flaked oats or flakes -1 cup of raisin

PREPARATION

1. The first thing we need to do is have all the ingredients ready and ready to start. Then we will preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F and place butter paper on the base of the trays that we will use to bake the cookies.

2. Now we melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool down a little.

3. Mix the flour, baking soda and salt and reserve the dry ingredients.

4. Now, in a mixer, we beat the melted butter with the brown sugar and white sugar.

5. Add the cinnamon, vanilla, egg, egg yolk and beat for a few more minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

6. Add the flour and other dry ingredients and stir until everything is mixed and integrated.

7. Finally, add the flaked oats and raisins (optional) and mix that so that everything is perfectly combined.

8. We make balls with the dough and place them separately on the tray so that they do not stick together when cooking and repeat until we use all the dough and make all the cookies.

9. We bake for 14-16 minutes or until they look slightly golden on top and then remove from the oven.

10. We wait for them to cool for a few minutes and remove from the tray to place them on a plate. It is important not to remove them if they are too hot, as they will be more fragile and can break and damage.

PROPERTIES OF OATS

Oats are one of the foods that have the greatest benefits, however, these have only begun to be valued more a few years ago. We tell you some of its properties so that you can start incorporating this delicious food into your daily life.

-Helps reduce cholesterol: oats are one of the foods that help reduce low-density proteins, also known as LDL or bad cholesterol. By having soluble fiber, this causes the passage of cholesterol into the bloodstream to be reduced.

-Helps control your weight: another benefit is that it is satiating, so it helps control food intake throughout the day. In addition, thanks to its high fiber content, it regulates intestinal transit.

-Regulates sugar levels: oats are one of the foods that help lower blood sugar levels, therefore, it also contributes to the care of the heart.

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