You can see that this recipe has some really healthy ingredients, making these healthy cookies. These cookies take 30 minutes from start to finish. So this is a good make-ahead item that you can grab-and-go on those busy days.
1 cup whole-wheat flour2 tablespoons Honey
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup instant oatmeal
1 cup grated apple
1/4 cup chopped prunes
1 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup fat free milk
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a 13x9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add almonds and oatmeal. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes; remove from heat and cool.
In a blender or food processor, blend oatmeal mixture, apple, prunes, carrots, honey and flour. Blend or pulse until doughy. Press evenly into a prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool in the pan.
Cut into bars. Spread with peanut butter and jelly. Top with remaining bar. This recipe should make 12 bars.
As you know, we believe in having family dinner hour. In fact, we believe families should eat meals together as often as possible. We also know that sometimes it doesn't happen. Life gets busy and time runs away from us. Healthy and quick recipes keep us from running into the store to buy doughnuts etc. This recipe gives your family an on-the-run breakfast or snack when you are all dashing out the door. This is a good time to remind your family how much you love them and that you are looking forward to spending the dinner hour with them.
What are some of your ideas for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack when your day get over booked? We would love to hear from you! How do you make meals happen on your busy days?
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