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Cookie Exchange: Whole-Wheat Biscotti With Nuts and Dried Fruit

Susi May — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:30 PST

A cup of coffee in the evening (decaf for me) isn't the same without a biscotti for dipping. So many parties this time of year revolve around exchanging treats, but the treats you bring don't need to be insulin rockets. I like baking biscotti to take to these functions or to give as gifts, and you would never know that the calorie count is under 60 per cookie. Last night I whipped up a batch using almonds and dried cherries, but just about any nut or dried fruit will do.

Check out the recipe and nutritional stats.

Reader's Recipe: Carrot Breakfast Cookies

Fit Community — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:30:00 PDT

Looking for a yummy Sunday brunch treat? FitSugar reader summer m posted this recipe in the Healthy Recipe Group.

A little less sweet than a regular cookie, I packed mine with carrots, oats and raisins, all the good wholesome stuff breakfasts should be made of. Pair a cookie with some eggs, some yogurt or even a glass of milk and you have a complete meal. I took these to work today and they went pretty fast from the break room, so it just goes to show if healthy food tastes good people eat it.

To see the recipe,

read more. Carrot Breakfast Cookies 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup Sucanat 2 egg whites 1 egg 2 cups grated carrots 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 c oats 1/4 cup flax meal 1 cup spelt flour 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix together oil, applesauce and Sucanat. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in grated carrots. Add remaining dry ingredients and beat until just blended. Stir in raisins and nuts. Using a tablespoon, drop large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool a bit on the pan and move to a rack.
Makes 24 large cookies.

Breakfast cookie stats per cookie: Calories: 122.9 • Fat: 4.7 g • Carbohydrates: 21.1 g • Protein: 2.6 g We love when you share your healthy dishes and desserts, so head over to the Healthy Recipe Group and post your fave recipe with an original photo. It could be featured here on FitSugar's homepage.

Make This: Oatmeal Wheat Germ Chocolate Chip Cookie

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:00:44 PDT

I love to bake. And while I usually believe that dessert recipes aren't something you mess with, the amount of baking I do can be pretty detrimental to my health. This week I tried tweaking a classic oatmeal cookie recipe into something healthier. This basically translated to figuring out how to make a cookie tasty and moist without using a stick (or two) of butter. It took a few tries, but in the end I came up with a recipe that even the mister - who is no health nut - loved. I swapped out most of the butter with Greek yogurt, and cut back on the all-purpose flour by using wheat germ and whole wheat flour. I added raisins and chocolate chips to the recipe, but I think you can be as creative as you want when it comes to the mix-ins. In the end, I had an indulgent tasting cookie that was low in fat and high in vitamin B1 and manganese.

Take a look at the recipe when you

Design a Healthier Cookie With You Cookie

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:36 PST

Looking for a unique gift this year? Shower your loved ones with the gift of cookies. Don't worry, you won't be contributing to the expanding waistline of the receiver, since you can craft a unique and healthy cookie with You Cookie. It's the same company who brought you customizable trail mix and energy bars. By choosing all the ingredients (which are mostly organic), you can make a cookie with or without eggs, with or without butter, and you can even substitute natural sweeteners like stevia in place of sugar.

To see a close-up of the cookies I created,

read more. These cookies were made with an oatmeal cookie base, 100 percent whole wheat flour, eggs, organic agave nectar, Earth Balance margarine, grated carrots, pumpkin, peanut butter, Nutty Rice cereal, walnuts, almonds, flaxseeds, raisins, and dried cherries. Sounds delicious, right? I have to say these cookies tasted very homemade. They were moist and full of all the yummy ingredients I chose. The grated carrots, oats, dried fruit, and nuts were very visible and added a nice autumnal flavor. I will say that not using butter or real sugar made them taste very healthy, but for about 100 calories per cookie, they certainly satisfied my need for something sweet and chewy. You can choose to have the cookies sent all together or individually wrapped, which keeps them fresher longer. They cost $40 for a dozen, and come in a cute metal tin with a personal label stating the name of your cookie. The nutritional info is printed on the bottom of the tin, so the recipient will know the ingredients and how much fat, fiber, protein, and calories are in their cookies. Although they're a bit expensive, these cookies are definitely a great idea for the healthy foodie in your life.

Come Party With Me: Harvest Party - Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:15:03 PDT

A harvest party is an event that celebrates grape-picking, so I'm creating a menu that consists of dishes made with wine.

One of my favorite desserts to order when dining out is pears poached in wine. Although the technique is relatively simple, I've never poached pears at home.

That's why I plan to experiment with this recipe for pears simmered in pink Champagne. It's elegant and fruity, but not too rich or sweet. Oh and it can be made up to a week in advance! To look at the easy recipe,

Lil Links: Great Gifts For Mother's Day

LilSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:00:48 PDT

45 Mother's Day gift options - Cookie
Chyler Leigh welcomed daughter Anniston - Celebrity Baby Blog
Mary Stuart Masterson is expecting her first child! - Celebrity Baby Blog
Seven kid-friendly recipes to make with your children - YumSugar
CASAKids sustainable loft bedst - Inhabitots
How bad is sugar for your kids? -ParentDish
Handmade photo cube for mama - Alpha Mom
Restaurant meals you can eat without the guilt - Health
Should you worry about a babe's birthmark? - CafeMom

Fast & Easy Dinner: Goat Cheese Pizza

partysugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:50:41 PDT

Although it's not necessarily a classic pairing, goat cheese and grapes make one delicious odd couple. I first fell in love with the duo as a topping for crostini and tonight I'm excited to experiment with the creamy cheese and burst-in-your-mouth fruit as a pizza topping. Store-bought dough means this meal comes together in under a half an hour.

For a dinner that is healthy and satisfying, serve with simple greens. Look at the uncomplicated recipe when you

Cool Idea: A Slide by the Staircase

CasaSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:33 PDT

I was just reading Cookie and came across a house tour of British architect Alex Michaelis's eco-friendly, family home in London. There are a lot of cool features of the home, like its climbing wall, and the fact that it's actually subterranean. But what really made me pause was a slide that ran alongside the indoor staircase. It was the sort of thing I probably dreamed about having as a kid, but only an architect's child would have the luxury of seeing that dream a reality. Slides have never gotten old for me; they're always fun. So, although this architectural feature is a bit indulgent and child-oriented, I don't imagine it will ever lose its appeal.
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Lil Links: Put Your Money Where Your Chalkboard House Is!

LilSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Chalkboard house bank - Cookie Magazine
Jason Bateman and Francesca do the West Village walk - Celebrity Baby Blog
Angelina Jolie is the most beautiful woman in the world - Celebrity Baby Scoop
The real reasons you are tired - Health
Breastfeeding: 10 things I wish someone had told me - Alpha Mom
Remember the very special episodes of television sitcoms? - The Poop
Make time for family at the dinner table - Parentdish

Lil Links: Make Custom Photo Birth Announcements Online

LilSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:21 PDT

The four best websites for creating custom photo birth announcements - Cookie
Taye Diggs to become a dad - Celebrity Baby Blog
It's a girl for Alyson Hannigan! - Celebrity Baby Scoop
White Cloud diapers discontinued - Cafe Mom
Twilight movie blamed for boy's biting binge - Parent Dish
Pregnant and laid off: what's a woman to do? - Health
Tips for a successful hospital stay - Alpha Mom
School water fountains can prevent obesity in kids - The Mommy Files
Color by number wallpaper - Inhabitots