Tasty Tuesday: Oatmeal Raisin Bites

Tasty Tuesday is courtesy of Jen at THE HAUTE MOMMY HANDBOOK.  I LOVE oatmeal raisin cookies.  Maybe it is because I can trick myself into believing they are healthy.  I mean oatmeal is good for you, right?  The funny thing is I can remember NEVER wanting to eat oatmeal as a child.  In fact, I didn’t even put milk on my cereal.  Who wants to eat soggy Frosted Flakes?

When I joined Weight Watchers many years ago, oatmeal was a staple on my shelf.  I used to love to make Hungry Girl’s GIGANTIC Oatmeal Bowls for breakfast filled with any combination of apples, bananas, blueberries or cinnamon.  I have even changed them up since I am gluten free and dairy free………they are still YUMMY!

I am still working on making these bites gluten free.  Despite many attempts, I can’t seem to get the almond flour right.  I feel like I should be using less.  Who is a pro at “alternate” flours, I would love some input.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup + 6 Tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 350° F.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy.
• Beat eggs and vanilla in separate bowl, then add to large bowl. Beat all wet ingredients well.
• Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix well with wet ingredients.
• Add oats and raisins. Mix well.
• Drop rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and fork inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets, then move to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 4 dozen of bite size cookies.  They don’t spread when baking.

If anyone makes a batch and needs a taste tester, I’m available!!!

Why not make a batch and “boo” someone?  Grab one of Thirty One’s Little Carry Alls, fill it with yummy treats and leave it for a friend as a surprise. These are  the perfect solution for organizing the little things in your life. From office supplies to eating utensils and cosmetics, this caddy helps keep your life in order by keeping everything right at your fingertips. Great for gifts, small toys, crafts, office desks, candy and seasonal home décor.

Have a blessed day!

Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bites

Today, I am back on the road…. heading home from what can only be described as the BEST National Conference ever!!!  I know you are probably tired of me in your new feed BUT I am so excited about all of the things coming up this season with Thirty One.

I came across this “healthy” no bake version of my favorite cookie and I wanted to share it….How to make healthy no-bake oat meal cookie bites by LaurenConrad.com

Ingredients:

¾ cup oat flour (you can buy oat flour or make your own by grinding oats in a food processor)
1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
a pinch of Himalayan pink salt or sea salt
½ tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp. coconut palm sugar
2 Tbsps. almond butter
2 Tbsps. raisins
¼ to ½ cup almond milk

Instruction:

1. Combine oat flour, protein powder, salt, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and raisins in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
2. Mix almond butter into dry ingredients.
3. Add ¼ cup almond milk and stir until a thick dough is formed, adding more milk if needed.
4. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and form into truffle-sized balls, rolling in a little bit more oat flour if the dough is still sticky.

Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Oatmeal Raisin Bites

No, today is NOT Tasty Tuesday BUT with so many awesome recipes floating around, I decided to do an edition of Tasty Thursday.  Today’s recipe is courtesy of Jen at THE HAUTE MOMMY HANDBOOK.  I LOVE oatmeal raisin cookies.  Maybe it is because I can trick myself into believing that they are healthy.  I mean oatmeal is good for you and it is a POWER food with Weight Watchers, right?  The funny thing is that I can remember NEVER wanting to eat oatmeal as a child.  In fact, I didn’t even put milk on my cereal.  Who wants to eat soggy Frosted Flakes?

Since joining Weight Watchers many years ago, oatmeal is a staple on my shelf.  I love to make Hungry Girl’s GIGANTIC Oatmeal Bowls for breakfast filled with any combination of apples, bananas, blueberries or cinnamon.

 

 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup + 6 Tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins

PREPARATION

• Heat oven to 350° F.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy.
• Beat eggs and vanilla in separate bowl, then add to large bowl. Beat all wet ingredients well.
• Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix well with wet ingredients.
• Add oats and raisins. Mix well.
• Drop rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and fork inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets, then move to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 4 dozen of bite size cookies.  They don’t spread when baking.

If anyone makes a batch and needs a taste tester, I’m available!!!

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!