I've always felt that if something doesn't taste good, then what's the point? Healthy foods don't need to be tasteless or have a funny texture. There will be some adjustments (adding more fiber will have a cleansing effect - need I say more?), but as you continue to eat more healthfully the "side effects" will go away.
Need a quick healthy power bar? This recipe can be made into cookies or spread out and cut into bars. Be sure to experiment on your own with ingredients you like best.
Don't dismiss the Chia Seeds if you've never tried them before. They don't add any flavor, just a small crunch and they hold the cookie together just like an egg. The Chia Seed is filled with Omega 3 Oil. Very few of us get enough omega 3, so here is an easy way to add it to your diet. The benefits of the chia is not diminished by baking.
Did you know that Coconut Crystals have a low glycemic index? They aren't quite as sweet as sugar, but very close. If it isn't sweet enough you can add Stevia. Stevia is a plant that is 10 times sweeter than sugar and it is good for you! Go sparingly with the Stevia as it will have a bitter taste if you overdo it.
When out of raisins, I have substituted fresh apple for the dried fruit and it works well.
#Each cookie has about 4 grams of fiber and approx 140 calories and is very filling.
Breakfast Cookie or Bar Recipe
1/2 cup peanut, cashew or almond butter (just leave out if allergic)
1/2 cup applesauce (or just puree an apple)
1/2 c honey OR 3/4 c. coconut crystals OR 15 dates soaked and pureed into paste (adjust for sweetness)
1/4 c chia seeds in 1/4 c water
1 tsp vanilla
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup coconut flour*
3/4 oat flour*
1/4 cup oat bran, optional
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup of dried fruit
1 cup nuts, and/or sunflower seeds
1/4 cup Maca Powder (for added energy)
Bake on cookie sheet with parchment paper (easy cleanup and more even baking). Using a small scoop (about 2 T) make round cookies. Smash each cookie with a spatula. (I put a sheet of parchment paper over the top and smash with another cookie sheet - less mess and easier). OR spread evenly on baking sheet (with parchment paper), after baking cut into bars or squares. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes - ovens vary.
*Actually you just need about 1 1/2 cups total of some kind of whole grain flour: oats, bean, coconut (great fiber), millet, etc. Be creative.
Need a quick healthy power bar? This recipe can be made into cookies or spread out and cut into bars. Be sure to experiment on your own with ingredients you like best.
Don't dismiss the Chia Seeds if you've never tried them before. They don't add any flavor, just a small crunch and they hold the cookie together just like an egg. The Chia Seed is filled with Omega 3 Oil. Very few of us get enough omega 3, so here is an easy way to add it to your diet. The benefits of the chia is not diminished by baking.
Did you know that Coconut Crystals have a low glycemic index? They aren't quite as sweet as sugar, but very close. If it isn't sweet enough you can add Stevia. Stevia is a plant that is 10 times sweeter than sugar and it is good for you! Go sparingly with the Stevia as it will have a bitter taste if you overdo it.
When out of raisins, I have substituted fresh apple for the dried fruit and it works well.
#Each cookie has about 4 grams of fiber and approx 140 calories and is very filling.
Breakfast Cookie or Bar Recipe
1/2 cup peanut, cashew or almond butter (just leave out if allergic)
1/2 cup applesauce (or just puree an apple)
1/2 c honey OR 3/4 c. coconut crystals OR 15 dates soaked and pureed into paste (adjust for sweetness)
1/4 c chia seeds in 1/4 c water
1 tsp vanilla
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup coconut flour*
3/4 oat flour*
1/4 cup oat bran, optional
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup of dried fruit
1 cup nuts, and/or sunflower seeds
1/4 cup Maca Powder (for added energy)
Bake on cookie sheet with parchment paper (easy cleanup and more even baking). Using a small scoop (about 2 T) make round cookies. Smash each cookie with a spatula. (I put a sheet of parchment paper over the top and smash with another cookie sheet - less mess and easier). OR spread evenly on baking sheet (with parchment paper), after baking cut into bars or squares. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes - ovens vary.
*Actually you just need about 1 1/2 cups total of some kind of whole grain flour: oats, bean, coconut (great fiber), millet, etc. Be creative.
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