i have more than the average sweet tooth. most mornings i wake up craving brownies...however i have zero metabolism to splurge at 7am. Thankfully there are so many ways to make sweet snacks more healthy.
1. whole wheat flour
2. apple sauce instead of butter
3. oats for fiber
the hubby's favorite cookie is 'oatmeal scottie.' luckily Nestle Tollhouse has a great recipe on the back of every bag of butterscotch chips. This recipe has never failed me, i figured that i better make it a little healthier so i don't have to feel as guilty after i eat a dozen cookies with milk!
when working with whole wheat flour it has a different consistency than plain white flour, its not as light and fluffy. So it is best to go half and half. half of your recipe is white flour the other half is whole wheat. especially so you don't make pancake cookies, they taste the same but just look like flat pancakes.
why use whole wheat flour...because its more natural and it has more fiber, 3g instead of less than 1g.
(whole wheat actually has more protein too)
i also switch out plain no sugar added applesauce from a jar, for butter. you still get the creamy texture but without all the yucky fat and calories. Its equal amounts, so if the recipe calls for 1 c butter, use 1 c applesauce instead. Surprise yourself with something new, simple, and healthy.
so my challenge to you, is take you regular cookie recipe and HEALTHY- it -Up a bit.
every time i HEALTHY-up my recipes i don't tell people until they have ate 2-3 and then i like to see the looks on their faces, people are always shocked that they look and taste the same as the
regular chubby version...but semi-guilt free.
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