Guilt-Free Cookies

I remember the good old days when I could eat as many cookies as I wanted. Admit it, you do too! But this recipe allows you to chow-down on cookie after cookie without the guilty feeling. These cookies have a lot of the same ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies but instead of using white flour, try whole-wheat flour and adding rolled oats:) These cookies will taste great and give you the excuse to eat a few more;) Eat up!

Try dipping them in Almond Milk or Soy Milk for a healthy twist to cookies and milk:)

3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

Grind oats in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until firm around the edges and golden on top, about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely

Nutritional Facts!!!

Nutritional Analysis Per cookie
Calories 99
Carbohydrate Servings 1
Carbohydrates 12g
Protein 1g
Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sodium 64 mg
Potassium 55 mg

Kid’s Classic with a Twist!

This recipe is great because it can go across many demographics. From kids to adults and from elementary to college aged. Whatever stage you are in life – whether young or old – Macaroni and Cheese never gets old. If you’re a fan of boxed mac and cheese or mom’s homemade, this meal brings you back to your young. So how about a new twist to this comfort food? Food Network’s Paula Deen shows how to create an amazing concoction known as – are you ready? – DEEP FRIED MAC AND CHEESE.

I ate these at a Jazz grill back in Washington – to die for! Try ‘em out at a kid’s birthday party or a fun dinner party. All ages will enjoy this!

Serve them with chipotle sauce – the spicy and cheesy flavors compliment each other in a unique way – TRY IT:)

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Mashed Potatoes?

Far from the mashed potatoes you eat on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe may look like mashed potatoes, but it tastes different. Why? Because instead of mashing potatoes, we’re mashing parsnips. Parsnips are best described as a white carrot with a distinct taste to them. This recipe was a winner, even for the 12 year olds in the room! Super easy too:)
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