There Is Such A Thing As Healthy Cookies (And They’re Actually Good)

Healthy cookies - for real!

I have total confidence in 101 Cookbooks, but I have to admit that when I saw this recipe for “Healthy Cookies” – containing no eggs, flour, sugar (besides the chocolate) or butter – I was skeptical. I just love those good old traditional chocolate chip cookies made with 2 sticks of butter and lots of sugar (and spin-offs like these). But in an attempt not to add any more holiday pounds, I decided to try to get my dessert fix in a healthier fashion. And I must say, these cookies are scrumptious! I’m not going to lie and say that they are a perfect substitute for regular sugary-buttery baked goods, but they are great when you want a little something sweet without all the fat and calories. They even have the potential to be gluten-free and vegan, as long as you get gluten-free oats and dairy-free chocolate.

I followed the recipe with just a couple changes: I added a couple Tablespoons of vanilla agave nectar (for sweetness since one of my bananas was not very ripe), and used 1 teaspoon (rather than 1/2 tsp) of cinnamon. I also used pecans in place of about 1/3 of the almonds since I didn’t quite have enough.

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