In 1927 the Blumenthal Chocolate Company introduced chocolate covered “Raisinets”. The same company that invented Goobers and SnoCaps. Memories of finding this popular confection at movie theaters and baseball snack shacks, enjoying this confection is a childhood right of passage. Today you can find raisins covered in milk and dark chocolate, carob and yogurt. The confection even has it's own National holiday, They are also an amusing addition to baked goods. Hearty and healthy, chocolate covered raisins infuse these oatmeal cookies with fun and flavor.
Chocolate covered raisins combine the antioxidant qualities of chocolate and the bone and digestive health benefits of raisins. Mixed in your oatmeal cookies they make a filling snack that is ideal to throw into your pack as an alternative to GORP for a day on the go. Just out of the oven they are the perfect accompaniment to a tall glass of milk. As long as you don't eat the whole batch in one sitting, they are a suitable addition to a balanced diet.
- ½ cup maple syrup or local honey
- ½ cup corn oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Coffee & Chocolate Spice
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (you can also use white flour) - (for gluten free cookies use 1/3 cup each corn, rice and tapioca flours)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups rolled oats (buy certified gluten free if necessary)
- 1 cup Sun-Maid Chocolate Covered Raisins
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- ½ cup walnuts
Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingre4dients until well combined. Drop heaping tablespoons full of batter onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes till lightly browned.
Find it locally;
- Walgreens has their own brand of chocolate covered raisins that are both delicious and budget friendly.
- Whole wheat flour, flax seeds and gluten free oats from Bob’s Red Mill are best priced at Ocean State Job Lot.
- Better yet, go to the source and get locally grown and milled flour from Upingill
To keep in touch with local food news subscribe via the button at the top of the page.
For More Recipes www.recipes-simpleandsatisfying.com and www.terra-americana.com/recipes
Photo Credit: Nuts Online
Terra Americana | Create Your Badge
Comments