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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Honey Flax Candy Potato Cookies

#Realtalk… I don’t assume there I’ve ever met a candy deal with I haven’t favored. Ok, smartly perhaps I will be able to needless to say a number of right here and there (I received’t title names!), however a cookie is with out query going to be a excellent pal of mine for lifestyles. I’ve a BIG candy enamel and to be sincere am no longer one bit mad about it!

I will inform you it has been a singular expertise this previous month to assume outdoor the field to meet my candy cravings with out counting on processed meals. I’ll admit, there had been one or two journeys to Yogurtland and that I will have obtained a chocolate chip cookie to position on high… #shhh, please don’t tell Mr. CEO!

Generally, I conquered my sweet demon this month by stocking up on new found staples I’ve incorporated into the Shaw Kitchen to equip myself for success. Let’s take a look!

Frozen Mango & Berries
- Honestly, I was never a mango fan before, but the sweetness of a frozen mango hits the spot when I am craving a sweet treat post meal. The caveat is trying to have just one piece! I’ll let you know when I conquer that one.
Agave Sweetened Wheat Puffs & Honey Flax Flakes Cereals
- Come on, we all remember those delicious Honey Smacks or Frosted Flakes that are nearly 99% sugar right?! Well, these gems I found have less than 6 grams of sugar and are so deliciously sweet from agave and molasses that when paired with unsweetened almond milk is even a win for Mr. CEO!
Arctic Zero Frozen Desserts
- Looking for a Gluten Free, GMO Free, Lactose Free, Fat Free and absolutely delicious frozen treat? I promise, don’t let all the “free’s fool you! Arctic Zero has the solution for you! At just 150 calories per pint, yes, per pint, this treat is amazing! I like to create a little combo and put a little PB2 on the bottom, Arctic Zero in the middle and then top it off with a little Wheat Puff Cereal… smooth, creamy and crunchy!
Sweet Potatoes
- There’s nothing like the natural sugar from a delicious vegetable to get this RD’s heart pumping! I try to have a few baked off and ready to go so I can whip up a quick cookie or pancake in a jiffy. But, even flying solo with a sprinkle of cinnamon, drizzle of maple syrup and a few crushed almonds on top this treat is a true winner.

Since the weather was a sure downer this weekend in San Diego (but I won’t complain too much, I know we need the rain), I spent a lot of time cooking and sampling in the kitchen! Though this doesn’t bode well for the dress fitting I have Monday (t-minus 20 days until the big Zabel-Wirdak Wedding!), it did allow me to come up with some new creations that are quick, nutritious and delicious…#score!

Friday night called for a warm baked cookie, so into the kitchen I went with my mashed sweet potatoes in one hand and those honey flax flakes in the other… only time could tell what I would come up with. Mr. CEO just smiled as he grabbed his glass and headed into the family room while saying, “Looks like Liz found her happy place!”

I have to admit, I absolutely love going into the kitchen with an idea in mind but no recipe to follow. Though it doesn’t always turn out a winner that night it did indeed! Here’s the new Simple Swap Honey Flax Sweet Potato Cookie that really is A-OKAY to eat morning, noon and night.