lower my cholesterol oatmeal cookies

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed. These ingredients provide the bulk of your cookie and are key for cholesterol-lowering benefits.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Make sure the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a dough forms. If you’re adding nuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage. The dough should be slightly sticky but hold together.

Step 5: Shape the Cookies

Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers. They won’t spread much during baking, so shape them before putting them in the oven.

Step 6: Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. These cookies will be soft at first but will firm up as they cool.

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Tips for Extra Heart Health

1. Use steel-cut or old-fashioned oats instead of instant oats for maximum fiber.
2. Add plant-based milk if the dough feels too dry.
3. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for a warm flavor boost.
4. Include cholesterol-lowering ingredients like chia seeds or psyllium husk if desired.

These cookies aren’t just a treat—they’re a delicious step toward better heart health. By replacing refined sugars and unhealthy fats with fiber-rich oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners, you get a cookie that tastes indulgent while supporting your cholesterol goals.

If you want, I can also create a version of these cookies specifically designed for maximum cholesterol-lowering power by tweaking the ingredients and adding things like oats, nuts, and plant sterols. It would be like a supercharged heart-healthy cookie!

Do you want me to do that?