Happy Valentine's Day ! Well for today I decided to post this great healthy recipe to cater to our sweet cravings. I know in my house I have to watch it with the cookies, pies, donuts, etc., and it doesn't help my cause that hubby's sweet tooth is just as big as mine but if I want to wear my clothes this summer and have some energy to keep up with this blogging, I had better start thinking a bit more healthy! Now all things in moderation so I still believe that I can have my sweets so long as I don't over indulge. At one time in my life I could eat a whole bag of cookies by myself and I wasn't always like depressed but just that I liked cookies.
So my plans this weekend are to watch NASCAR Daytona 500 with my hubby and snack and just enjoy my time with him! I've become a real home body in my 40s, I did all my ripping and running the streets in my 20s and now I like the comforts of home with family and friends and what better way to share that time together than with comfort food and a cookie! Well, maybe 2 cookies but no more than that!
Ingredients:
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. apple sauce
3 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Preparation:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the pumpkin, sugar and apple sauce. Apple sauce is a great substitute for margarine or oil.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, then add to the pumpkin, mixing well. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until done.
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