Healthy Oatmeal Surprises Recipe

These healthy and delicious oatmeal cookies are a crowd-pleaser! A fun twist on a classic recipe, they're packed with flavor and incredibly customizable. Perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make with lots of substitution options to keep things interesting!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 131.3 kcal

Protein 4g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Healthy Oatmeal Surprises

1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
White Sugar
Brown Sugar
Egg Whites
Egg
Vanilla Extract
Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Quick Cooking Oats
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

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How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Surprises

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 2 large egg whites and 1 large egg one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup raisins (optional; see step 8 for plumping raisins).
Optional (for plump raisins): In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 1/2 cup raisins, remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and cool before adding to batter.
Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

14g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Oatmeal Surprises?

Healthy Oatmeal Surprises takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Oatmeal Surprises?

Healthy Oatmeal Surprises has approximately 131.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Oatmeal Surprises?

The key ingredients for Healthy Oatmeal Surprises are Butter, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Egg Whites, Egg, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.