Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

By: Michelle Carter

I love treats but I also like to eat healthy and maintain my girlish figure so I try to come up with healthier versions of snacks that I can have when I'm at home on the couch. This recipe for coconut, oatmeal cookies is one of them.

Ingredients

2 cups quick oats
1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup (12 tbsp) egg whites
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 15-20 minutes

Steps

Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine the dry ingredients (oats, coconut, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) in a bowl and set aside.
In a separate bowl whisk together the egg whites and vanilla (only needs about 1 minute).
Add the eggs whites and vinalla mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
Place scoops of the cookie mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 12 minutes, turn and then bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Note: You can add sprinkles on top (as in the image) for a special occasion or for the kids but this adds significant sugar to the dish.

Makes about 12 cookies