Snuggled under a duvet and munching warm cookies sure beats shovelling snow or schlepping around in the pouring rain. These low-fat cookies may be a healthier version of your recipe, but they’re still treats, so no pigging out.
1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground flaxseed2 Tbsp (30 mL) skim milk powder3 Tbsp (45 mL) water1/4 cup (60 mL) organic canola oil1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar1/4 cup (60 mL) organic granulated white sugar1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract2 Tbsp (30 mL) wheat germ1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda1/2 cup (125 mL) bittersweet chocolate chunks, at least 60 to 70 percent cacao1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped dried tart cherries1-1/4 cups (310 mL) whole wheat flour2 Tbsp (30 mL) wheat germ1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda1/2 cup (125 mL) bittersweet chocolate chunks, at least 60 to 70 percent cacao1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped dried tart cherries
Each cookie contains: 106 calories, 4.5 g total fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 g trans fat, 29 mg sodium, 15 g cholesterol, 1 g fibre, 1 g protein
source: "Comfort Foods", alive #303, January 2008