Val Verde RMC | Keeping Well | Summer/Verano 2019

Makes 24 servings. INGREDIENTS Canola oil spray ¾ cup unbleached flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup quick-cooking oats (not instant) ⅓ cup raisins ¼ cup chopped walnuts 1 large egg white 3 tablespoons butter (preferably unsalted), cut in 1-inch pieces 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 small banana, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS ■■ Set baking racks in top and lower thirds of the oven. ■■ Preheat oven to 400 degrees. ■■ Coat 2 baking pans or cookie sheets with oil spray. ■■ Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice in a mixing bowl. ■■ Mix in oats, raisins and nuts. ■■ In a blender on medium speed, mix egg white, butter and sugar until smooth. ■■ Blend in banana and vanilla until mixture is smooth. ■■ Pour banana mixture into bowl with dry ingredients, mixing with spatula until well-combined. Batter will be fairly stiff. ■■ Drop batter by walnut-size spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, 12 on each sheet. Space cookies at least 2 inches apart. ■■ Flatten them slightly with the back of a wet spoon, wetting spoon frequently between cookies, to make 2-inch cookies. ■■ Bake 10 minutes. ■■ Switch position of pans in oven. ■■ Bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and almost firm in the center when pressed with a finger. ■■ Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool. Stored in airtight container, these cookies keep up to 1 week. NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving size: 1 cookie. Amount per serving: 76 calories, 3g total fat (1g saturated fat), 13g carbohydrates, 1g protein, less than 1g dietary fiber, 42mg sodium. Source: American Institute for Cancer Research Recipe/Receta Banana oatmeal cookies For diabetes- friendly ideas for this recipe, please call one of our dietitians at 830-778-3652 . Live well with diabetes T HE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (DSME) program at Val Verde Regional Medical Center (VVRMC) has been accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). VVRMC underwent a review in which AADE surveyors evaluated compliance with Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) National Standards. VVRMC has seen 20,000 patients with diabetes over the past three years. It is a HUGE health concern in the community. The number of people with diabetes is growing. Education and nutrition counseling are proven to help people manage their chronic disease. “Diabetes workshops, Medical Nutrition Therapy and DSMES support people by providing what they need to manage their disease,” says Minerva Acosta, Director for DSME Program and Nutrition and Food Services. For class information, go to the calendar at vvrmc.org . If you would like to make an appointment with a dietitian, call 830-778-3652 . 10 Keeping Well/Mantenerse Sano