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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Indulge in guilt-free cookie delights with these homemade recipes that offer a healthier twist on traditional favorites. From oatmeal banana cookies to almond flour chocolate chip treats, satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body.
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Mash ripe bananas and mix them with rolled oats, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Add in optional ingredients like chopped nuts, dark chocolate chips, or dried fruits. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
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Use almond flour for gluten-free cookies. Mix almond flour, a natural sweetener like coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and dark chocolate chips. Shape into cookies and bake until lightly golden.
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Combine cooked quinoa with natural peanut butter, a bit of honey, and a pinch of salt. Add in extras like shredded coconut, nuts, or dried cranberries. Form into cookies and bake until crispy around the edges.
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Make use of chickpeas for a protein-rich twist. Blend together cooked chickpeas, nut butter of choice, a natural sweetener like dates or honey, and dark chocolate chunks. Shape into cookies and bake until lightly firm.
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Whisk together shredded unsweetened coconut, egg whites, a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup, and a dash of vanilla extract. Form into small mounds on a baking sheet and bake until golden and slightly crisp.
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Grate carrots and mix them with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, a natural sweetener like honey or applesauce, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Form into cookies and bake until lightly golden. You can also add raisins or dried cranberries for added sweetness.
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Enjoy baking and savoring these delicious and healthier homemade cookies. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to suit your taste preferences. Remember to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
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