Almond Oatmeal Cookies (1P 1C 0.5F) - Makes 24

Ingredients:

-  1/4 c. almond butter 

-  1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. fructose, powdered 

-  2 egg whites 

-  1/2 tsp. real vanilla extract 

-  1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional) 

-  1 c. plus 2 tbsp. protein powder (I used Whey Protein) 

-  1/2 tsp. baking soda 

-  1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 

-  1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 

-  1/4 tsp. salt 

-  1/2 c. water (optional) 

-  1 1/2 c. oatmeal

Directions:  

In a large mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer or food processor almond butter and fructose until somewhat smooth.  Mix in the egg whites, vanilla and almond extract (if using).  In a second bowl mix protein powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.  Add the water to the powders (if using) and mix.  Add the powder mixture to the almond butter/fructose bowl, stir well.  Stir in the oatmeal.

Preheat the oven to 350^oF.   Place parchment paper on cookie sheets (this is because the cookies have little fat in them, fat keeps cookies from sticking).  Divide the batter into 24 cookies in several batches, 9 to 12 is good per sheet depending on the cookie sheet size, the cookies can spread.  Bake for 8 minutes, take off sheet and let them cool.