How to Make IBS safe Oatmeal Cookies

Snack on cookies high in soluble fiber

If you've been diagnosed with IBS you will undoubtedly have heard the advice to eat more fiber. It's important to understand the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is 'smooth' -- it soothes and stabilizes the digestive tract. Insoluble fiber passes intact through the intestines and triggers IBS attacks. You can regulate colon contractions by eating soluble fiber at every meal and avoiding trigger foods. Oatmeal is naturally high in soluble fiber. These cookies are brimming with oatmeal and provide a low-fat, high soluble fiber snack which is free from IBS trigger foods -- no dairy, eggs or whole grain flour. Does this Spark an idea?

Print this article

3.5 oz dairy-free margarine at room temperature
2.5 oz soft brown refined sugar
pinch of salt
2 oz refined self-rising flour
4 oz oats
cookie tray

Instructions

- 1
  
  Heat the oven 350 F. Grease a cookie tray with dairy-free margarine and set aside.
- 2
  
  In a large bowl, cream the dairy-free margarine and sugar until it is well combined and fluffy. Use an electric mixer or beat by hand with a wooden spoon.
- 3
  
  Sift the flour and salt together into the creamed mix. Combine with a wooden spoon until all the flour is absorbed.
- 4
  
  Add the oats and knead the mixture with your hands until it comes together. Take a small handful of the mix and roll it in your palms to form a ball.
- 5
  
  Place the cookie ball on the greased cookie tray. Flatten slightly with a fork. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- 6
  
  Bake cookies in the center of the oven for 7-8 mins. Cool on a wire rack.