He wrote about his diet and what it consisted of back then in 1982 and this recipe was inspired by that.
While filming this movie, his meals consisted of just a few oatmeal cookies made with brown rice flour, and he also drank up to 25 cups of coffee a day with honey and a couple of scoops of tuna fish.
He really worked hard to get that buff body, and although it was extremely dangerous to his health and he admitted it, he wrote he never regretted going to such extremes.
I wanted to share this recipe I adapted that was published originally from Sylvester Stallone’s awesome book "Sly Moves", which was written in 2005 for those getting fit out there and still available for purchase.
The only difference in mine is I add soaked plump raisins in these cookies, and sometimes cranberries or nuts.
For all my Rocky Balboa fans out there, this one for you.
Through the years I have made many kinds of Oatmeal Cookies, and even a Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie.
Having a son who works out and a huge fan of Stallone movies, these are a favorite healthy version.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for this recipe.
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Stallone's cookies are not very sweet, the texture is chewy and moist and just a hint of sweetness.
This healthy alternative cookie is full of wholesome ingredients and delicious for healthy desserts.
If you would like a sweet cookie, I would add a tablespoon of honey extra to the recipe and also try adding dried fruits like chopped figs, raisins, dates or cranberries for additional sweetness.
Ingredients in Sly Moves Cookie Recipe
scroll down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements
- whole wheat flour
- brown rice flour
- baking soda
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- brown sugar
- old-fashioned rolled oats
- egg
- olive oil
- water
- molasses
- Optional: raisins soaked in hot water for 1 hour then drained)
- dried cranberries or chopped nuts can also be added.
Tips:
- Bake the cookies on parchment paper for easy removal or on a Silpat mat
- Keep cookies in an airtight container
- These cookies freeze well
- I use an ice cream scooper sprayed with oil spray for easy release
- For flatter cookies, use a round glass dipped in brown rice flour to flatten
Other Cookie Additions To Add:
- Dried apricots chopped
- Chopped nuts of any kind
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds toasted
- Dried raisins
- Dried cranberries
- Yogurt covered raisins
- Carob chocolate pieces
- Organic coconut
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Oatmeal Cookies
Even though I have adapted this recipe, it's perfect for the weight lifter in your family and health-conscious dieters.
Stallone has always been a fabulous actor for his time, and this is a keeper recipe.
The cookie can be made with many variations added as I have in my suggestions above.
If you love healthy alternative recipes, this is a great place to start, and if you're a big fan of Sylvester Stallone like we are, this is the perfect cookie for rewatching the whole Rocky series again and all the Rambo movies!
Enjoy in good health!
Stallone's Rocky Oatmeal Cookies
Yield: 25
Prep time: 5 MCook time: 10 MTotal time: 15 M
This is a healthy oatmeal cookie developed by Slyvester Stallones and a copycat version. The original recipe is in the book Sly Moves from 2005 that was published. This is a version of his cookie.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup of brown rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 of a cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 small egg or half of large egg
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tablespoon molasses
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins soaked in hot water for 1 hour then drained)
- Dried apricots chopped
- Chopped nuts of any kind
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds toasted
- Dried raisins
- Dried cranberries
- Yogurt covered raisins
- Carob chocolate pieces
- Organic coconut
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl mix all the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the wet ingredients.
- Drop cookies by rounded tablespoons on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Baking time will vary between 8 to 10 minutes.
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More Cookie Recipes To Try:
If your a cookie jar cookie lover, do try my family's favorite everything cookies, chocolate chip cookie recipe, peanut butter cookie recipe, and oatmeal cookies!
Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2011. It was edited and re-published in 2020.