Life can get pretty hectic at times, especially during this time of year when the season of change is upon us. I don't know about you, but when too much change is going on in my life, I get a little stressed - and when I get a little stressed I crave sweets! Horrible habit, I know; but I'm working on it! Here's to my 80/20 rule! Anyway, I feel good about these cookies because even though they are full of butter and sugar, they contain a few healthy ingredients too, ha! Plus they are super filling and really you only need one to satisfy your sweet tooth and fill your belly.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of butter, softened (2 large sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup evaporated cane sugar (or any granulated sugar)
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of organic vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of finely shredded dehydrated unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons of carob powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chocolate chips (1/2 bag)
- 5-10 drops of Peppermint
(You could also substitute cocoa powder for the carob powder,
and peppermint extract for the peppermint essential oil.
and peppermint extract for the peppermint essential oil.
I only use therapeutic grade essential oils that are safe for consumption.
For more information on how to purchase these oils, please feel free to contact me.)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lightly grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
Cream butter and sugars.
Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint essential oil until well combined.
Slowly mix in the flour, coconut, carob powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add in the chocolate chips. I used 1/2 a bag, but you could add a whole bag if you wanted. Stir until combined.
Drop large tablespoon sized balls onto baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring .
Lightly grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
Cream butter and sugars.
Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint essential oil until well combined.
Slowly mix in the flour, coconut, carob powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add in the chocolate chips. I used 1/2 a bag, but you could add a whole bag if you wanted. Stir until combined.
Drop large tablespoon sized balls onto baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring .
Nerdy Extras:
You could always throw in some extra healthy goodies like flax, wheat germ, or even some rolled oats like I did for this batch. Sometimes I even like to sprinkle a little bit of flax on top of the cookies before baking.
Dehydrated, shredded coconut -- also called dessicated coconut -- also makes an excellent add-in. It's full of dietary fiber, which helps stave off hunger and helps prevent digestive disorders (ie. constipation, hemorrhoids). It also full of minerals, like iron, which helps with circulation. Iron drives new cell growth, and helps to maintain healthy tissue function. I know a lot of people tend to shy away from coconut due to its high fat content. Coconuts are full of healthy fats though, and it's important to incorporate them into our diet. These fats can even help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Peppermint Essential Oil promotes oral and respiratory health, along with alleviating occasional stomach discomfort.
FDA Disclaimer: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease."
Dehydrated, shredded coconut -- also called dessicated coconut -- also makes an excellent add-in. It's full of dietary fiber, which helps stave off hunger and helps prevent digestive disorders (ie. constipation, hemorrhoids). It also full of minerals, like iron, which helps with circulation. Iron drives new cell growth, and helps to maintain healthy tissue function. I know a lot of people tend to shy away from coconut due to its high fat content. Coconuts are full of healthy fats though, and it's important to incorporate them into our diet. These fats can even help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Peppermint Essential Oil promotes oral and respiratory health, along with alleviating occasional stomach discomfort.
FDA Disclaimer: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease."
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