Oatmeal and raisin cookies variations: For a warmer flavour, you can sift in 1–1 1⁄2 teaspoons mixed spice, cinnamon or ginger with the flour.
Oatmeal is an excellent source of soluble fibre, which can help to reduce high blood cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Soluble fibre also helps to slow the absorption of carbohydrate into the bloodstream, resulting in a gentler rise and fall in blood sugar levels.
Per serving: 136 calories, 2 g protein, 5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 22 g total carbohydrate, 15 g sugars, 1 g fibre, 86 mg sodium