Power Cookies

Power Cookies

These are high fiber, high protein, low in fat and absolutely delicious cookies that make a terrific snack. You won’t believe how good they are! Any dried fruit or nuts are recommended as additions to this recipe.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
18 cookies
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Grind the oats in a blender until resembling coarse flour.

Step 2
In a medium bowl, mash beans to a smooth paste. Stir in the white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the ground oats, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; blend into the bean mixture. Stir in the dates, coconut, raisins and walnuts. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Step 3
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180
Calories
4g
Fat
33g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Sodium147mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars16g
Protein4g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium40mg 3%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium154mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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