A new year has arrived but that does not mean you have to feel guilty about being surrounded by all the sweets that come with the holiday celebrations. Here is a recipe that is sweet and good for you at the same time! Yields: 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F Step 1: Combine flours and next 4 ingredients, through cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well with a whisk. Step 2: Beat butter, peanut butter and sugars with a hand held mixer on medium for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add egg, canola and vanilla; beat an additional minute. Step 3: Add flour mixture and beat on low until well blended. Stir in oats, flax, raisins, apple and carrot and combine well. Step 4: Drop cookies by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Don’t overbake. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Carbs & Fat Unit Portions: (Add a protein) 2 Unit Portion: 1 cookie 3 Unit Portion: 1 1/2 cookie 4 Unit Portion: 2 cookies 5 Unit Portion: 2 1/2 cookies
