My teen will have a small get together with her friends these days, so I decided to prepare a cocoa/tea bar with some treats. Of course, I would go against my beliefs, if I load the cookies and breads with sugar and white flour. Therefore, I will try to modify every single recipe.
The first treat I have already prepared is this of walnut chocolates with turmeric. I have previously posted this recipe, but for the teens, I skipped the cayenne pepper. The next batch will be coconut chocolates.
Meanwhile, I am experimenting with an oatmeal cookie recipe that has several substitutions (healthy ones).
My kitchen is my laboratory, so I bravely modify recipes according to my most current interpretations of the dietary recommendations. Below is what I used, and this batch of cookies came out great. Not too sweet, and yet with a wonderful, strong taste.
Oatmeal cookies
You will need:
1 cup Smart Balance (you can find this butter substitute next to the butter in any supermarket), 1 cup granulated sugar (or you can try less), 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 3 cups Quaker oats, 2 Tbsp cinnamon, 1tsp baking soda. 1 cup raisins.
Directions:
Preheat the oven at 350°F. Soften the Smart Balance in the microwave for a few seconds. Beat together eggs, Smart Balance and vanilla. Add the pre-mixed dry ingredients and raisins. Combine with a wooden spoon or by hand. Drop a spoon or so on cookie sheets covered with a no-stick spray. Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
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