It's a well-known fact that children love cookies. Eating healthy doesn't mean that you have to eliminate all of your favorite foods from your diet and your child's diet. Eating in moderation is key in the balance between happiness and healthiness. We can also make substitutions to turn guilty pleasures into healthy, delicious treats. Here's an easy recipe to get you and your little baking helper started: these cookies are made with applesauce instead of the full amount of butter, and are loaded with whole grains, oats, and nuts. Yet they are so tasty that your child won't even be able to tell the difference!
What you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
What to do:
- In bowl beat butter till creamy. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Mix in applesauce and egg. Add flour, a little at a time. Stir in oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned
Serve these as an occasional treat to your little one with a glass of low fat milk :)
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