What's the difference between a snack and a treat? A snack should have some kind of nutritional value. Doritos? Treat. Vegan Apple Drop Cookies? Snack. (And treat.) These aren't overly sweet (snack), but taste good (treat). They're nut-free - so a good choice for most school … [Read more...]
Banana Oat Date Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast cookies aren't just cookies for breakfast. These are robust, get-your-day-started-with-a-blast-of-all-kinds-of-goodness cookies. Peanut butter (or tahini, or nut butter - your call!), bananas, some honey, oatmeal, a bit of flour and your choice of add-ins. (And vegan if … [Read more...]
Butterscotch Chocolate Pecan Cookies
Butterscotch Chocolate Pecan Cookies are my new favorite cookies. Warm butterscotch is mixed with the other ingredients, which makes the chocolate melt and swirl through the dough. Plus there's a bit of saltiness to cut through the sweet. The butterscotch sets as the dough sits, … [Read more...]
Whole Grain Breakfast Biscotti
These Whole Grain Breakfast Biscotti mean that you can have cookies for breakfast and feel good about it. Biscotti are hard, twice-baked cookies that keep very well. They are designed to be softened by quickly dipping in a beverage before eating. Even bleary-eyed picky … [Read more...]
Honey Spice Cookies
For some people, gingerbread cookies are like fruit cake - a tradition that's unavoidable even if it's not always welcome. If you (like me) are not a huge fan, these Honey Spice Cookies are a perfect alternative. They are traditional enough and make fine gingerbread people, so … [Read more...]