Cranberry and Chocolate Cookies
Snack
Calories172kcal
Carbs17g
Protein5g
Fats9g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
They will provide you with a good source of carbohydrates as well as protein and healthy fats.
The carbohydrate content of these small snacks can help you meet your carbohydrate requirements on days of higher intensity physical activity or in the lead up to competition when high carbohydrate stores are of interest to optimise performance. Keep in mind the fat content however, and avoid consuming close too exercise if it will trigger GI discomfort for you.
Health Benefits
These cookies provide a brilliant source of healthy fats. Flaxseed in particular provides a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. The oats provide a source of beta-glucans, shown to have a positive effect on cholesterol in the body. Together, the ingredients not only make up a delicious cookie, but also provide a nutritious snack, perfect for someone who is monitoring their cholesterol or conscious of reducing their saturated fat intake.
Learn more about managing your cholesterol in our two part series:
Dietary Cholesterol and Your Health - Part 1
Dietary Change and Cholesterol - more of the good and less of the bad - Part 2
Expert Tips
Store in an airtight container and consume within 4-5 days.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Tray
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 1 Banana (large)
- 3 Tbsp Peanut butter (smooth)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 150 g Oats
- 3 tbsp Desiccated coconut
- 3 Tbsp Milled flaxseed
- 3 tbsp Dried cranberries
- 30 g Dark chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- Beat the egg with a fork.
- Add the banana, peanut butter and honey.
- Add the cranberries, coconut, flax, oats and dark chocolate.
- Form into cookies and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
