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This recipe features oats, which have medicinal properties as a food as well as in their botanical form. When consumed as a food, oats are rich in fibre, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. They are useful in balancing blood glucose levels, decreasing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes, lowering cholesterol levels, and overall improving cardiovascular health.
Botanically known as Avena sativa, oats are a true nutritive for the nervous system. When given as a botanical tincture, oats have mild anti-depressant properties, and are also indicated for nervous exhaustion, anxiety and insomnia.
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But since eating oats is the most fun, see the recipe below!
Scarlett’s Breakfast Cookies
First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Then, mix together in a large bowl:
1 1/3 cups of whole rolled oats
2/3 cup rolled oats, ground into flour in the blender
½ cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
2/3 cup walnuts (or other nuts/seeds)
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1 ½ cups applesauce
¾ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp allspice
1/8 tsp cloves
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place cookie batter in small flattened mounds, an inch or so apart, to make 18 cookies. Bake for 15-17 minutes, then allow to cool on a wire rack. These cookies can be eaten immediately, or stored in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack anytime!
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Sources:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhall209/2530281404/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=54