The Dessert Myth

It seems we've always been told that desserts are bad for us. They have tons of calories, fat up the wazoo, and they're only allowed after we've finished our healthy dinner. But I'm here to tell you to forget what you've been taught and start taking matters into your own hands! Do your own research, read all your ingredients, and take control!

Here's a recipe for CLEAN cookies that are absolutely to die for, courtesy of "Clean Food" by Terry Walters. ENJOY!! :)

Banana Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 bananas, mashed

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup rolled oats

2/3 cup brown rice flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup shredded unsweetened dried coconut

Pinch of sea salt

1/4 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In medium bowl, combine bananas, oil, syrup, and vanilla. In separate medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, coconut, and salt. Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients and blend until just combined (do not overstir). Fold in chocolate chips.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and drop batter by the heaping teaspoon onto sheet. There is no need to roll, flatten or shape the mounds. Place in oven and bake 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and place directly on wire rack to cool.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

/R. Angelina