Best 3 Oatmeal Cookies Light Recipes

Are you looking for a healthier version of the classic oatmeal cookie? Look no further! Oatmeal cookies can be a delicious and nutritious breakfast, snack, or dessert, and they can be made with a variety of healthy ingredients that will keep you feeling full and satisfied. Whether you're looking for an easy recipe that uses minimal ingredients or a more complex recipe that includes a variety of spices and mix-ins, there's an oatmeal cookie recipe out there for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIGHT INSTANT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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This is largely the Betty Crocker recipe, but it replaces the butter and shortening with light butter. My preparation also allows for the use of instant oatmeal packets in place of plain dry oats. Note that flavoring in the packets is crucial: if you're unsure about how the added flavors of the instant oatmeal will work with the rest of the recipe, then follow the instructions for separating the oats from the rest of the contents of the packet.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories Dessert

Time 41m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup light butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups oats (or 3 1/2 cups if using instant oatmeal as-is)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
If using good quality instant oatmeal, you may want to use the oatmeal packets in their entirety. If the flavor of the non-oat part of the oatmeal isn't to your liking, then empty each packet and pick out the dried fruit. Then, run the oatmeal through a sieve to separate the oats from the flavoring.
In a large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour and raisins with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a wooden spoon.
Stir in oats, flour and raisins.
If using oatmeal packets in their entirety instead of just the oats, allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes to allow the dried fruit and other ingredients to fully rehydrate.
On UNGREASED cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack or sheets of paper towel.

OATMEAL COOKIES LIGHT

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Easy oatmeal cookies made with reduced fat substitutions.

Provided by MSGOODBAKE

Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups reduced fat margarine
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups rolled oats

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg whites one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the rolled oats. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 87.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

"LIGHT" CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

These are so I can feel OK with my toddler son eating them. Obviously, you could omit the chocolate chips and they'd be even better... but I didn't want to go crazy. I use "Earth Balance" margarine and "Enjoy Life" chocolate chips because they're dairy-free. I also have substituted 1/2 a cup of the whole wheat flour with garbanzo bean flour.

Provided by cathianne

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 21m

Yield 18 medium-sized cookies, 18-22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups oats (not instant)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Combine margarine, sugar, egg, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir until creamy and smooth. I microwave the margarine for about 30 seconds to soften.
Add flour and baking powder and stir until completely combined.
Add oats and then chocolate chips.
Spoon onto greased cookie sheets with a soup spoon with about an inch between each cookie.
Bake at 350 F for 11 minutes. I used two sheets in the oven at once, and if you do that, switch the bottom sheet with the top sheet after about 5 minutes and then continue cookie.
Let cool.

Tips:

Use old-fashioned oats. They provide a chewier texture than quick oats or instant oats.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. The centers of the cookies will still be soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of fiber, protein, and iron. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Oatmeal cookies are a versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or with milk, yogurt, or fruit. They can also be used to make other desserts, such as ice cream sandwiches or cookie pies. With so many delicious and healthy recipes to choose from, there is sure to be an oatmeal cookie recipe that everyone will enjoy.