Oat and Almond Cookies

Oat and Almond Cookies
It's been long since I've baked oats cookies. So here it is - super healthy and super yum. Even diabetics can enjoy a bit of it occasionally. It's also hassle free to make and the best part is hardcore vegetarians can enjoy it. There's no egg. Milk and almonds add to the protein content. Oats and Almonds give it crunch. Go ahead and enjoy these crunchy delights

pic: sanjana kodical

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour - ½ cup

Instant oats - - ½ cup

Jaggery powder – ¼ cup (can add 1/4 cup more if you want it sweeter)

Butter (frozen) – 1 tbsp

Almonds (crushed) – ¼ cup

Milk (low fat) – ¼ cup

Vanilla essence – ½ tsp

Baking soda - – ½ tsp

Salt – a pinch

Method

Preheat oven to 180 degree C

Combine the wheat flour, oats, almonds, salt, baking soda and jaggery

Add it to the butter to form a crumbly mixture

Add vanilla essence, milk and mix well to form soft dough

Divide the dough into 6 round balls and flatten them

Place them on a greased baking tray

Bake them in the preheated oven for 30 minutes 

Let them cool for 2 to 3 mins in the oven

Place them on a wire rack and let them cool completely

They will be soft when taken out, but will firm up once they cool

Store them in an airtight container

                                Health Benefits     

Oats

Helps in weight loss

Lowers cholesterol

Has mild anti-depressant and mood-elevating properties

Raises levels of free testosterone in your body

Helps in building more muscles

Almonds

Lowers risk of gall stones

Lowers high BP

Helps to control Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes

Helps weight loss

Lowers LDL

Keeps blood and heart healthy