ready for a little TMI: Since having my gallbladder removed "being regular" isn't always happening. lame. I just might have to eat one of these each day, for the rest of forever. Which is FINE by ME!
thank you: http://northwesthospitality.org/
(this is her picture too)Sarah’s Super Healthy Oatmeal Chewies
Posted on April 14, 2011 by Northwest Hospitality
*Can be GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN*
Someone save me. I can’t stop eating these! Once a month it strikes me. Hormones. Ugh. From the time I wake up, I want a cookie for breakfast (or three)…one for lunch….and 2 for dinner.
Sarah s Healthy Oatmeal Chewies
Well, why can’t we “have our cookie and eat it too”? These little babies will keep you on track with your fitness goals when even the biggest sweet tooth strikes. They are like a little guilt-free mini meal.
I hope you find your own enjoyment tweaking my recipe. Sometime I throw in some vanilla protein powder, fresh spinich, sunflower seeds, or ground raw almonds. Follow these basic recipe guidlines and they’ll turn out great. And, YES, your kids will love them. (Just don’t let them see you make them!) I call the kids in to the kitchen to help when it’s time to lick the spoon and put chocolate chips on top. Chances are they are much healthier than their breakfast cereal. Let them eat them for breakfast and think, “My Mom ROCKS!”. ‘Cause you DO rock, but sometimes they need a cookie to remind them.
Preheat 375, Bake time 8 mins on convection, maybe a min or two longer otherwise
10 pitted dates (find at the store next to raisins)
1/2 a zucchini, cubed
1 apple, cubed
1/4 c honey, or agave nectar for vegans*
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 c canola oil, or softened soy butter
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c whole wheat flour. I use Bob’s Red Mill Whole Wheat Graham Flour. *For gluten-free use their brown rice flour, coconut flour, or quinoa flour
1/2 c ground flaxseed
1/2 c brown sugar or sucranat
1 1/2 c raisins
1 c old fashion oats
semi-sweet chocolate chips, or vegan chips*, or Craisins
Place dates in a blender or food processor with a 1/2 c hot water over top. Soak at least 5 minutes to soften. Add zucchini, apple, and honey. Blend to form a puree.
Place puree in a mixing bowl and slowly spoon in all remaining ingredients.
Place on baking sheet and add 6 chocolate chips or Craisins on top of each cookie
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 mins.
yum. her website had other clever food ideas too. check it out.
