Can cookies be healthy? Of course!
Sweet potatoes are an easy way to get a lot of nutrition in one nice little package. They are naturally sweet, provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and can improve the body’s regulation of blood sugar—even in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Sweet potatoes have tons of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, B6, B1, B2 and B3 and manganese, copper, phosphorus, potassium and fiber. To receive the most health benefits, choose organic ingredients. Buying organic ingredients provides higher nutritional values and greatly lessens or eliminates toxic pesticides, artificial hormones, parabens, preservatives, etc.
Maple syrup is an alternative to sugar and contains 54 antioxidants that can help prevent diseases caused by free radicals such as diabetes and cancer.
Try this yummy recipe:
Ingredients
½ Cup butter, softened
¾ Cup maple syrup
1 Egg
½ Teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon powdered cloves
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Teaspoon baking soda
2 cups bulgur flour
½ Cup raisins
½ Cup pecans
Directions
- Place all ingredients except pecans and raisins in a food processor and process until well blended.
- Transfer to a bowl and fold in raisins and nuts.
- Form into walnut sized balls and place on buttered cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325˚ (after 5 minutes in oven press cookie down lightly with fork) for approximately 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely before removing to store in air tight container. Refrigerate.