Dessert and health don’t usually share the same sentence—but Lower My Cholesterol Oatmeal Cookies challenge that idea in the best possible way. These cookies are built around ingredients doctors and nutritionists often recommend for improving heart health, yet they still deliver the comforting flavor and chewy texture people expect from a classic oatmeal cookie.
They’re not “diet cookies.” They’re smart cookies—designed to satisfy cravings while supporting better cholesterol levels when enjoyed as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Why Oatmeal Cookies Can Help Lower Cholesterol
The secret lies in soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan, found in oats. Medical studies consistently show that soluble fiber helps:
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Reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
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Improve digestion
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Promote longer-lasting fullness
When combined with healthy fats and natural sweeteners, oats become a powerful base for heart-friendly baking.
What Makes These Cookies Different?
Traditional cookies rely heavily on butter, white sugar, and refined flour. This recipe swaps in:
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Old-fashioned oats for fiber
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Heart-healthy fats instead of butter
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Natural sweeteners for gentler blood sugar impact
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Nuts and fruit for added nutrition
The result? A cookie that tastes indulgent but works with your body—not against it.
Lower My Cholesterol Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients (Makes about 18 cookies)
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1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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¾ cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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⅓ cup olive oil or avocado oil
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⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
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¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
How to Make Lower My Cholesterol Oatmeal Cookies
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