2003 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

By boandozzy

One serving (2 cookies) equals 114 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies in Light & Tasty April/May 2002, p50

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and brown sugar until frothy. Beat in peanut butter, applesauce, honey and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, milk powder and baking soda; gradually add to peanut butter mixture.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5 dozen.