Gobble Them up Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• cup whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour↗1⁄2
• cups quick oats↗1 1⁄2
• cup wheat germ↗1⁄2
• cup raisins↗3⁄4
• large egg↗1
• cup canola oil↗1⁄4
• teaspoon vanilla↗1⁄2
• cup sugar, can use either brown, white. (Healthier substitute, can decrease to 1/3 cup so the sweetness of the raisins come through)↗1⁄2
• tablespoons nonfat milk↗2
• tablespoon water↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4
• teaspoon baking soda↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Whip egg until mixed, add raisins, water and vanilla. Set aside for at least an hour to plump the raisins.

3. 3

   Cream together canola oil and sugars, mix together well.

4. 4

   Mix together flour, oats, wheatgerm, sugar, salt, baking soda.

5. 5

   In the egg and raisin mixture add in the milk.

6. 6

   Add the dry ingredients to the egg and raisin mixture and blend well.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie mixture onto a silpat or aluminum foil covered cookie sheet. You can also shape them into little balls with your hands.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.

9. 9

   Cool for five minutes and enjoy!