peanut butter cookies

A quick and easy peanut butter cookie.

1/4 c powdered peanut butter
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c white sugar
1/4 c ground golden flax seed
1/2 c chunky peanut butter
1/4 c water

Preheat oven to 375F. Mix all ingredients to make a very sticky dough. Put by spoonfuls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fingers or back of spoon. Bake 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Makes about 12.

Chocolate Smoothie

A lovely chocolate smoothie with loads of good for you nutrients. In one cup 6.6g of protein, 4.9g of fiber, 150mg of calcium, and 2.8mg of iron. All for about 188 calories. (Data computed from USDA nutrient database, plus nutrition facts on my jar of powdered peanut butter.) Powdered peanut butter, the only slightly odd ingredient, can be found online or in some health food stores. I used PB2, a brand out of Georgia.

¼ c coco
4-6 T sugar
2c unsweetened coconut milk
1 carrot
1 ½ c fresh spinach (45 grams)
4 oz tofu
¼ c powdered peanut butter (4T)
1 frozen banana
Put everything in the blender and blend. For best results add the powders after the spinach, so they don't get stuck on the bottom. Makes about 4 cups.

Dinner Cake

This easy and fast "Cake" is perfect for picky eaters who don't touch fruit or vegetables.

2c flour
4tsp baking powder
2 carrots, grated
1c applesauce
1/2 c brown sugar
abt 1/3c creamy peanut butter.

Heat oven to 350F. Mix dry ingredients, then add wet. If batter is too thick add a little water. Stir until smooth. Pour into greased 5x7 casserole and bake 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.