Baking brings me so much joy!  I love everything from brainstorming ideas to creating, the process itself, and the end result.  Baking is a great way to immerse yourself in the moment- the smells, the taste, the sweet moments shared with excited little helpers when you are lucky to have them by your side! :)

Embracing a new healthier way of eating has brought out the inner baker in me, and I couldn’t be happier about it!  Frequently I am searching for new ways to make great treats meant to be shared by family and friends in a heart healthy way.  After all, I’m all about heart ♥

Here is my latest creation-

Ingredients:

½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

½ cup oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 Tablespoons water

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup unsweetened cinnamon apple sauce

¼ cup carob chips (or chocolate chips)

 

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350▫F

In a medium bowl mix flour, oats, baking powder and salt.

In a small bowl add water, vanilla, and apple sauce.  Whisk together.

Add brown and white sugar to apple sauce mixture.  Whisk until well combined.

Make a well in the center of flour mixture.  Add apple sauce mixture to the center and stir together until combined.

Stir in carob chips.

On a cookie sheet (lined with a silpat if you have one) drop by the rounded Tablespoon.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.

Yield: approx 12 cookies