Groaner's Gym
We often have recipes submitted to us by members that have turned out to be tasty and healthy ideas. We will feature our favorite recipes along with any other recipes that have been tried and tested by our club members. Bring your favorite recipes to Christine or Julie.
Cookies for the Health of it !
These sweet, "heart"-y cookies are just plain good.
After setting your oven to 350, melt 3 tablespoons of
unsalted butter and mix with 3 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil. Add 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/3 cup
all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour, 3/4 teaspoon
baking soda, 1 1/2 cups regular oats, 2 tablespoons flax
seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until smooth. Lightly beat
an egg and toss in. Next add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or
other choice extract flavoring (coconut, perhaps?) and 1
cup chopped figs. Another kicker can be 1/2 a banana if
desired. Finally, fold in 3 ounces of chopped bittersweet
chocolate.
Drop by the spoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets
and bake for around 12 minutes.
Now enjoy these gooey delights with a cold glass of
soymilk or other beverage of choice!