Many people are looking to improve their health by eliminating wheat, corn, and/or dairy from their diets. I have been experimenting with recipes that are free of wheat, corn, and dairy for several years. I've created "Ideal Ingredients" to share not only what I have learned, but also to share a delicious and healthy way of eating!

Special Note: If you are also avoiding eggs, you may substitute the following for 1 egg in my baked goods recipes.
1 egg = 1/3 cup applesauce OR 1/4 cup mashed banana OR 1 T ground flaxseed + 3 T water

Friday, August 9, 2013

Coco-Oat Date Cookies

It has been a month since I last posted. Between family vacations and end-of-summer activities, I've been busy! But not too busy to whip up these enjoyable cookies. Each bite has a taste of coconut, dates, oats, and spices. It may be like a furnace outside but it's never to hot to warm your kitchen with freshly-baked cookies.

Ingredients
3/4 cup Smart Balance, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 cups gluten free flour blend
3/4 t baking soda
3/4 t salt
1 t cinnamon
dash nutmeg
1 1/2 cups whole oats
1/3 cup flaked coconut, sweetened
4 dates, coarsely chopped

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Soften Smart Balance, add sugars, and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Stir in oats, coconut, and dates. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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