Healthy Oatmeal Cookies = “Sexy in White”
These are the cookies that started it all. I’d searched and searched until I stumbled upon a recipe that seemed promising. Most “healthy desserts” recipes I found were anything but! The recipe I’d found still had some ingredients that I knew wouldn’t help my fat loss goals (SINgredients), but overall it looked like it would work well with a few swaps.
I got everything ready, made a batch, and… meh. Just so-so. OK, but not what I was hoping for. That’ didn’t stop me from finishing the batch though. ๐ But I’d have to say…
The 1st Batch of Healthy Oatmeal Cookies FAILED
A week or so later, I tried again. And because I’d written down the tweaks I made last time, I made some more tweaks on top of the first ones with the goal of turning bland healthy oatmeal cookies into something I’d bite into then go, “Mmmmmm!”
I watched them bake for the last few minutes in the oven. I think watching cookies bake is kind of like watching water boil – it seemed like forever. Eventually they came out piping hot and the sweet and rich smell made my mouth startย watering.
My hubby came down to the kitchen from upstairs when he caught a whiff. Even Mr. Chico was hanging around waiting with baited breath for some crumbs to fall to the floor. Healthy oatmeal cookies are up there on his favourite treats list (minus the cocoa of course).
After they cooled enough that I wouldn’t burn my tongue (I hate it when I do that!), I took a bite and WOW! That’s what I was looking for! My hubby tried one and agreed. So much so that he decided he needed to try another one just to be sure it wasn’t a fluke. Men do that. ๐
All in all, these cookies saved the big day and helped me get in the best shape of my life for my wedding. Here’s a pic of my hubby and I on our wedding day:
It was a beautiful day (albeit with some problems that could’ve been a disaster – another story for another day) and I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding. And here’s another pic of Mr. Chico looking all dashing in his little tux:
And that’s the story of how I first got started making healthy desserts… Ready to try them?
“Sexy in White” Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 pinches pure stevia powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 egg whites
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine rolled oats, stevia, cocoa and salt in mixing bowl
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vanilla, olive oil and egg whites
- Pour wet into dry and mix with a fork until everything is mixed well
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper (lifesaver!) and drop some balls of batter on
- Press cookies down slightly with a fork to make them about a half inch thick
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are firm but not hard – they will harden a little more when they cool
Nutritional Breakdown
Makes about 12 cookies
1 serving = 2 cookies
Calories: 140
Protein: 3.6g
Carbs: 11.4g
Fiber: 2.5g
Fat: 9.8g
As you can see, they’re full of healthy ingredients and super easy to make.
Give these healthy oatmeal cookies aka my “Sexy in White” Cookies a taste test and let me know what you think below!
As you can see, they’re full of healthy ingredients and super easy to make.
Give these healthy oatmeal cookies aka my “Sexy in White” Cookies a taste test and let me know what you think below!
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Leave A Reply (54 comments so far)
Brian
12 years ago
Hi, I didn’t see the recipe in the email I was sent nor this page. Where can I find the free recipe?
The Brownies were delicious by the way! ๐
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The Dessert Angel
12 years ago
Hey Brian, sorry, the recipe disappeared! I’ve got it back though. Not sure what happened, I’m still learning this web stuff! ๐
Glad you enjoyed the brownies!
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Beth Elsey
12 years ago
Haven’t tried them yet, but since I’m not eating sugar or wheat, they look perfect! Are most of your recipes like this? The “Dessert” Angel almost scared me away until I checked it out!
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Hi Beth – yes, most of the recipes are like this, NO sugar and NO wheat!
I’m not sure why you were scared, I don’t think I’m that scary!! lol
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Beth Elsey Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Well, with some of the super-fat, super-sugar recipes hanging around lately……I’m making them for a get-together tomorrow, so I’m sure you’ll have some new fans!
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
February 3rd, 2012 at 12:16 am
Hey Beth,
Well I can’t WAIT to hear your feedback! I love it when people like you introduce others to healthy eating. You’re making a difference in your friends lives – way to go and keep it up!
Mary
12 years ago
What do you mean by a “pinch” of stevia? I tried these but they were not sweet at all.
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
February 3rd, 2012 at 12:15 am
Well, just that – if you use PURE STEVIA powder like I recommend, dip your thumb and index finger into the container and take a pinch and put it in.
Then, taste the batter! It’s the best way to get the desired sweetnees, because everybody has different taste buds!
For example, my hubby (the bottomless pit) doesn’t like things that are too sweet – so he prefers recipes with less stevia than I do.
Everyone is different!
So just test it out and don’t give up! If it’s not perfect, try it again and tweak it a bit.
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Eleanor
12 years ago
Can;t wait to try this recipe out but I am unable to use Stevia due to low blood pressure. Could I substitute with splenda instead as that is the one we use in our house?
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Hi Eleanor – I would not recommend Splenda as it is not a natural, healthy ingredient. You can substitute stevia with honey or maple syrup, but note that you will probably have to use quite a bit to get the same sweetness. I would suggest adding more to your batter and doing a taste test to see if you need to add more.
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Eleanor Reply:
April 2nd, 2012 at 5:13 pm
How about using cane sugar instead?
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 20th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
I do not recommend cane sugar โ it is not on my โdivineโ ingredient list – stick with stevia, honey or maple syrup as your best bets for healthy sweeteners.
Cyndi Reply:
August 1st, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Hi Elenore – I also have low blood pressure but I am still using Stevia. Do you know something that I don’t? What does Stevia do with low blood pressure? I am concerned now!
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Eleanor
12 years ago
Hi, I didn’t receive the free Brownie recipe with my email, I have the link but it won’t open. Could you send another one please?? Thank you!
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 11:51 am
Hi Eleanor – The brownie recipe is in my e-book only so it is not available to try, but I have offered three taste test recipes that are free for you to try! I hope you like them.
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Dee
12 years ago
Can I substitute coconut oil instead of Olive oil?
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 20th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Most likely โ but I havenโt tried it myself yet, so let me know how it goes.
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Christine
12 years ago
I was just wondering if you have the nutritional breakdown (fats/carbs/protein/etc.) for these?
Thanks,
Christine
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 20th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Christine –
Per serving (2 cookies)
Calories 156
Protein 2g
Carbs 19.5g, Fiber 3.1g
Fat 8.9g
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Mary E. West
12 years ago
Hi Helen,
looks like yummy-time again , I must make some and let you know how they turn out. Talk soon, Mary
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Cassandra
12 years ago
Thank you for the story, Helen! The recipe sounds good though I won’t be able to make them as I cannot eat oatmeal.
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ellie
12 years ago
Do you think it could work with almond or coconut flour, I cant eat oats! They give scary heart attack like symptoms which I do not enjoy going through!
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admin Reply:
May 29th, 2012 at 11:49 am
Wow that’s scary!
I haven’t tried it out with those ingredients, but it’s worth a shot, maybe try a half batch? Please report back if you do try it!
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Lori
12 years ago
Is there a way to make these cookies without eggs? I’m vegan. Are the recipes in your book easy to translate for vegans?
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Lady Kale
12 years ago
Do you have any low carb recipes? THis one has 19.5g carbs, so not suitable for me
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Sharon Bruce
12 years ago
I don’t like the taste of stevia, do you ever use erythritol crystals? Also, coconut oil sounds better then olive oil or maybe grapeseed not such a strong taste.
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Hi Sharon,
I’ve never used erythritol crystals. I know what you mean about stevia, but I’ve found that different brands have dramatically different tastes.
My brand of choice is by New Roots and is pure stevia concentrate. I tried NOW brand before but it had too strong of a chemical after taste.
You can definitely sub coconut oil for olive oil in this recipe.
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Judi Kiess
11 years ago
I use Stevia in the Raw – but no-where on the package does it say “pure stevia”. Do you kno wif it’s the same or if I need to be looking for something else?
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Jacque Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Stevia in the Raw is not the same as the pure powder. Not sure what the substitute measurement would be if you were using the “In the Raw” type.
Would the Dessert Angel recommend using Stevia in the Raw? I do use this product quite a bit.
I would also be curious if the Dessert Angel tries to add protein powder into any of her items. I’m always looking to bump up the protein!
Can’t wait to try these cookies!
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joan acquistapace Reply:
July 2nd, 2014 at 5:26 pm
Stevia in the Raw is mainly Dextrose, with a little Stevia to increase the sweetness without bulking it up. Watch for the three letters “-ose” to avoid any forms of sugar; i.e., fructose, sucrose, glucose, etc. Hope this helps new readers!
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Jacque
11 years ago
Could you please tell me about how many cookies this recipe makes? I saw the calorie/nutrition information below, but was unsure of the size of the cookie.
Thanks!
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Hi Jacque,
This recipe makes about 12 cookies
Per serving (2 cookies)
Calories 140
Protein 3.6g
Carbs 11.4g
Fiber 2.5g
Fat 9.8g
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Lisa
11 years ago
I used cross cut oats as opposed to rolled oats and substituted coconut oil for the olive oil. MMMMM delicious coconut choc healthy oat cookies
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Kathie
11 years ago
I don’t eat chocolate – is there anything I could substitute for the cocoa? Thanks!
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
May 1st, 2013 at 1:14 pm
You can try adding almond flour or another type of flour to substitute for the cocoa. I haven’t tried this sub before, but it should work out ๐
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John Krish
11 years ago
They are good news – but – I think they’re tastier if you use coconut oil instead of Extra Virgin.
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Tanu
11 years ago
Hi ,
You are an angel indeed ..i can not express my happiness to find you ..My concern is Stevia taste so different than sugar when added to things which are not cold . I mean it tastes good in juices , smoothies etc.. but in hot beverages equally bad . Can you let me know what brand you suggest for stevia usage in baking desserts or hot beverages
thanks again
God Bless your Vocation !
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Tanu
11 years ago
Hi ,
.i can not express my happiness to find you ..My concern is Stevia taste so different than sugar when added to things which are not cold . I mean it tastes good in juices , smoothies etc.. but in hot beverages equally bad . Can you let me know what brand you suggest for stevia usage in baking desserts or hot beverages
thanks again
God Bless your Vocation !
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
September 19th, 2013 at 11:02 am
Hi Tanu, thanks for your nice comments!
For stevia, I buy New Roots Herbal brand – the pure white powder, not the spoonable version they offer.
It dissolves well and bakes fine IMO.
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don schrag
11 years ago
The cookies sound really good but you didn’t say at what degree to bake them at?
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
September 23rd, 2013 at 1:31 pm
It says 350 F in the instructions Don.
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sarah
11 years ago
Hey! Thanks for sending a recipe! I was wondering if you have any healthy recipe like this but without oats or any type of carb? I dont eat any carbs. Just vegetables, protein, and unroasted nuts…(which is probably understandable why I am in desperate need for recipes!! ๐
Thanks!!
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Michelle
11 years ago
Hi, Thank you for the free recipes. I really want to try one but I am on a very low carb diet and these are way too high for me as were the other three free recipes. Sorry to complain, you seem lik a very lovely and genuine lady but I really want to try one of your recipes.
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Janelle
10 years ago
I would love to try these, but I really would like all the nutrition info. We have to be very careful
with everything we eat.
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Stan Pontiere
10 years ago
Sound wonderful but what is the nutritional breakdown?
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paul wilson
10 years ago
Hello helen,
What is the 4 pinches of stevia equivalent in terms of measurement? I have the wholesome sweeteners brand of Stevia and its in packet format. 1 packet is 1/2 tsp and is like putting 2 tsp of sugar.
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 1st, 2014 at 10:54 am
Hi Paul,
The stevia I use in this recipe (and in most recipes) is a pure stevia (not mixed with other ingredients). I’m not familiar with the brand that you’ve mentioned, so check to see if it is pure. If it is pure, you can use the same amount – 4 pinches – each pinch is about 1/16th of a tsp. If it is not pure, then you’ll have to use more than 4 pinches. Try adding several more pinches and then doing a taste test (yes, taste the batter) to see if it is sweet to your liking and adjust accordingly. Hope this helps!
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paul wilson Reply:
April 1st, 2014 at 1:23 pm
The ingredients for wholesome sweeteners Stevia is organic agave inulin, organic Stevia extract (Stevia rebaudiana), and silica.
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Jenene Boyd
10 years ago
I’m dying to try your recipes. I ordered the cook book, paid through “clickbank” but missed where I go to get the download. The pictures look fabuloso! Please help me. Thank you,
jb
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The Dessert Angel Reply:
April 1st, 2014 at 10:57 am
Hi Jenene,
Please send an e-mail to helen@thedessertangel.com with your purchase details and my assistant will get you all set up with the downloads.
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Jenene Boyd Reply:
April 1st, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Thank you. I just emailed. Can hardly wait, it all looks so wonderful!
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kathy
10 years ago
Loved a cookie recipe made with dates..cannot find again?
Please send
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