I think we actually should have named my son Cookie Monster. This kid loves cookies. When we go shopping, rather than wanting to head to the toy section, he wants to head to the bakery to grab a cookie. If you're a mom like me, then you probably have to worry about the amount of cookies that your kids (and probably you too) are consuming. Well here is a recipe that can help you feel better about your sweet tooth. These cookies are low in fat and sugar, and actually pack a healthy and fun crunch in the form of chick peas! More vitamins and protein in my cookies? I'm sold. And your kids will be none the wiser. 

Ingredients: 
1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 cup oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt 
16 ounce can chick peas, drained and rinsed 
2 cups chocolate chips

Directions: Mix ingredients in a mixer in order listed. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-13 minutes. Serve and consume within 24 hours. 

We hope you enjoy a sweet treat that you can actually feel a little better about. 

Did you ever see the recipe on this blog for our Kitchen Sink Cookies? They are oh so good. I love them because they are packed full of healthy ingredients like omega 3's and lots of protein.  I am such a cookie lover, and these kitchen sink cookies are seriously my favorite. Since I'm a cookie person, I realized that I needed to start baking healthier versions of all of my favorites. This meant, less butter, less sugar, and more healthy ingredients added. Today we are featuring an adapted version of our beloved kitchen sink cookie recipe. I'm simply calling these Healthy Cookies. They are full of healthy ingredients, but also lower in fat and sugar than a traditional cookie. They have several kinds of fruit, flax, and nuts. You can munch on these and actually feel good about it! They will fix your cookie craving and do it in a way that is not completely bad for you. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 mashed banana

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter room temp

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 cup flax

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups rolled oats

2 cups Cornflakes or Branflakes 

1 cup coconut 

1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

1/2 cup raisins 

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. You want them just barely golden on the outside edge. If you use a cookie scoop, you should get about 45 cookies from this recipe.