4 Abs Diet Power Foods
Calories per serving: 300; Protein: 22 g; Carbs: 28 g; Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 3/5 g: Sodium: 868 mg; Fiber: 3 g

4 Abs Diet Power Foods
2 8-ounce servings
Calories per serving: 199; Protein: 9 g; Carbs: 39 g; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 177 mg; Fiber: 4 g

5 Abs Diet Power Foods
2 8-ounce servings
Calories per serving: 235; Protein: 11 g; Carbs: 39 g; Fat: 5 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 154 mg; Fiber: 4 g

4 Abs Diet Power Foods
2 8-ounce servings
Calories per serving: 144; Protein 7 g; Carbs: 27 g; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 109 mg; Fiber: 4 g

5 Abs Diet Power Foods
2 8-ounce servings
Calories per serving: 186; Protein: 11 g; Carbs: 26 g; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 151 mg; Fiber: 3 g

5 Abs Diet Power Foods
2 8-ounce servings
Calories per serving: 220: Protein: 12 g; Carbs: 29 g; Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 1/5 g; Sodium: 119 mg; Fiber: 3g

“Crescent says, ‘This great, easy, healthy, homey lentil soup can’t be beat. The few ingredients belie its deliciousness. The garlic and olive oil give a rich, almost meaty taste, yet it is vegetarian and tastes even better the next day. It is based on a recipe by a fine local cook.’”

You can make this recipe with as little as 2 tablespoons of oil. But since the cookies aren’t very sweet, the added richness enhances the flavor and texture.

You may add cake flour to this recipe – just mix a small amount with the rolled oats until you achieve a drop cookie batter consistency. You can substitute all purpose flour, but the cookies will not be quite as tender.

VARIATION: BANANA-PEANUT OAT COOKIES:

Instead of the 1/4 cup of oil in Banana Oat Cookies, use 2 tablespoons of peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Toss the oil with the oats as directed above. Combine the peanut butter with the mashed or pureed bananas, and proceed with the recipe.