nutritious & delicious
I usually refer to one or two—if not several—other recipes when creating and “test driving” my own concoctions. These cookies are unusual, though, for I haven’t seen anything like them elsewhere. Google searches brought up several oatmeal banana chocolate chip recipes, but none with cocoa. This recipe is based more upon a traditional chocolate chip …
I fell in love with biscotti years ago and have been giving them as Christmas gifts ever since. This is perhaps the most unusual variation I’ve come across. With its aromatic blend of spices, the loose tea imparts interesting colors and exotic flavors to these cookies and—along with the ginger and cinnamon—a few antioxidants as …
Cherries, oatmeal and blueberries contribute red, white and blue to these patriotic cookies. Chocolate chip cookies of any variety seem to be a national favorite, anyway. I first adapted this recipe to “sneak” fruit and whole grains into our children’s diet. We always have dried cherries in stock, buying them in bulk from Sam’s Club …
Not only do these nutrient-dense cookies have more protein and fruit than a typical cookie, but children love them. Skip the chocolate chips, and you could even serve one or two for breakfast. Peanut Butter Banana Oat Cookies 1 medium-sized banana, well ripened 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed …