The Power of Pumpkin!
- On November 15, 2012
- By Lindsay
- In Desserts, Quick and Easy, Recipes
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Have some canned pumpkin leftover after making your traditional pumpkin pie? Looking for a healthier recipe to use it in? Try these super moist and delicious Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Quick and easy to bake, and much healthier than your typical cookie!
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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| Serves | 16 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 13 minutes |
| Total time | 28 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| By author | Lindsay Lawes |
These cookies are super moist and delicious! Packed with pumpkin, these cookies are abundant with vitamin A. Whole wheat flour and oats add extra fiber, iron, and B vitamins. Unsweetened applesauce replaces oil in these cookies, cutting down on calories and fat. Great with a glass a lowfat milk, or milk alternative!
Nutrition Analysis per cookie:
Calories: 101, Fat: 2g (Sat. Fat:1g), Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 2g
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350F | |
| Step 2 | |
| Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside | |
| Step 3 | |
| In a large bowl beat egg. Add vanilla, brown sugar and white sugar and applesauce until smooth.Stir in the pumpkin puree. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. Mix in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Bake for 13-17 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. | |
Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart, the more you eat the more you…
…start lowering your blood pressure and coronary heart disease risk!
Recent research has shown that eating about 1 cup of legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils, etc.) a day as part of a low glycemic diet may help combat coronary heart disease among those living with type 2 diabetes. Legumes are a low glycemic index food, and are loaded with soluble fiber! Check out the Science Daily’s Article to get more details:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121022162546.htm
Check out this easy vegetarian three-bean chili recipe for a quick dinner loaded with heart-smart beans!
Easy Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili
| Serves | 8 (1 cup) |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 40 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Main Dish, Soup |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Website | CookingLight |
This quick and easy vegetarian chili recipe is loaded with heart smart beans!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (16oz) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 (15oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add sugar and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies…with Chickpeas?!
Chocolate Chip Cookies…with Chickpeas?!
| Serves | 2 dozen |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 11 minutes |
| Total time | 31 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Child Friendly |
| From book | Adapted from Deceptively Delicious |
This is a twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Add walnuts, raisins or craisins for an extra special treat. Chickpeas in chocolate chip cookies...its better than you may think!
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup trans-fat-free tub margarine
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (15oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3/4 cups raisins or craisins (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, and applesauce until smooth. Beat in egg whites, and vanilla. Add in chickpeas and chocolate chips. Mix in flours, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until thick dough forms. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Drop dough by tablespoon onto baking sheet, about 2-inches apart. Press gently with fork to flatten. Bake about 11-13 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and just set- don't overbake! | |