Baked Goods
Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are fantastic and quick. They satisfy three cookie cravings in one. And, I have found, that if you use Agave as an alternative sweetener, the chewiness is enhanced and the taste is just as delicious! 1/2 cup raw sugar (OR 1/4 cup Agave) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, soft 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1 cup unbleached flour 1/2 cup oats 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup dark chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix sugars, butter, peanut butter and vanilla in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer on low for 1-2 minutes. (Or by hand until butters, sugars and vanilla are creamed). Add in egg, soda...
Read MorePumpkin Scones
These are by far the best scones I have ever made. Their cinnamon scent and pumpkin flavor are also a crowd-pleaser. Some people love super sweet scones, topped with icing, but a “true” scone is more like a sweet biscuit, which these are. Put some butter on them and they will practically melt in your mouth. 2/3 cup of organic canned pumpkin 1/2 cup buttermilk (you can cheat on this, see below*) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon backing soda 4 cups flour 1 cup sugar (if you ice your scones reduce this to 1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup...
Read MoreMolasses Sugar Cookies
If you like molasses or would like to learn how to bake more WITH molasses, this is a great starting point. They are chewy and delicious with just a hint of spices. But, to give you a heads up, you will need to cool them for a few hours, so don’t make these when you are in a hurry to get something served. Make them when you have a bit of time throughout the day. They won’t disappoint! 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup raw sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose, unbleached flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (I prefer in the jar, minced kind) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons...
Read MoreThe It-Won’t-Take-All-Day Morning Glory Muffin Recipe
This is a great recipe for Morning Glory muffins that won’t take you all day. And you can feel good about serving this recipe to kids since it has nutritious ingredients and less sugar than the typical muffin. You can put some butter on it and make it for breakfast! Make smaller ones and serve them as snacks or in school lunches. No matter how you work them into your week, you’ll be happy you did. 2 cups all-purpose, non-bleached flour 1/2 cup raw sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded carrots (organic preferred) 1/2 cup raisins (organic preferred) 1/2 cup pecans 1/2 cup...
Read More“Kitchen Sink” Cookies
As the title insinuates, this recipe includes almost anything a cookie could want to be. And it’s subtle on the sweet, making it a great mid-afternoon snack. They are filling and yummy, so even the small portion will leave you satisfied. 1 cup butter softened (not margarine) 1 cup real brown sugar (or raw sugar) 1 cup almond butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 ¼ cups non-bleached flour (or 1 ½ cups if omitting the coconut flour) ¼ cup coconut flour ½ cup flax seed meal ½ cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup 60% dark chocolate baking chips 1 cup raisins 1 cup flaked, unsweetened coconut (Bob’s Mills is the best) 1...
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