Snicker-doodle Cookies

I just want to thank you all for being such a huge part of my life. I haven't told many people, but a year ago today, Craig lost his job. This was so scary for us, considering we just adopted 2 baby boys. We didn't think we would be able to keep our sanity!

But thanks to all of you, my boys have the best stay-at-home dad EVER! It is because of all of your support with purchasing my books and pantry items from my astore that helps keep us going. So for a thank you gift, I want to do a special giveaway, but I need your help... I am going to giveaway my 6 quart professional series Stand Mixer (so one lucky winner can make my protein bread REALLY easy!).

Here is where you all come in, share share share my blog and Maria Mind Body Health Facebook page. Once I hit 20,000 fans on my Facebook fanpage, I will draw one lucky winner. All you have to do is be a fan to enter and the more you comment on posts, the more Craig and I will notice your name:) lol

Good Luck! Thank you... thank you .... thank you.... from Maria, Craig, Micah and Kai! 






I often get questions about the cost of the ingredients I recommend. I calculated the price for my Snickerdoodle recipe with all the top notch ingredients. The results:

My recipe is $0.35 a cookie.
Mrs. Fields Snickerdoodles are $1.40 each when you buy a 12 pack.

You can also buy ingredients in bulk and store them in a chest freezer to lower the cost even more! Eating healthy costs you a lot less in the long run due to medical bills but it can cost less now versus buying pre-packaged at the grocery store!

NOTE: Mixing sweeteners helps give a great flavor and chewy texture to the cookies.

"HEALTHIFIED" SNICKER-DOODLE
3/4 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 stick butter
1/2 cup JUST LIKE BROWN SUGAR
1/4 cup Swerve (or erythritol and 1/2 tsp stevia glycerite)
1 egg
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and natural sweeteners. Cream for a few minutes until very fluffy. In a separate bowl mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth. Add egg and mix well. Roll 2 TBS of dough into a ball in your hands (for uniform shape) onto a cookie sheet. Place cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool and enjoy! Makes 12 large cookies!

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per cookie)
Traditional Snicker-doodle = 170 calories, 11g fat, 1g protein, 25 carbs, trace fiber
"Healthified" Snicker-doodle = 125 calories, 11g fat, 2.5g protein, 3g carbs, 1.6g fiber

More Tips and Recipes like this in The Art of Healthy Eating: Kids

I reserve my JUST LIKE BROWN SUGAR for special recipes due to the expense, but WOW this was the BEST low carb cookie I have ever tasted! It was crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Perfect!

Just Like Sugar contains no sugar alcohols and does not case the laxative effect of some of the other sweeteners. It is composed of natural fiber obtained from Chicory Root, Calcium and Vitamin C.

BENEFITS OF CHICORY ROOT:
1. CHOLESTEROL: It decrease the levels of serum LDL cholesterol in the blood.
2. INFLAMMATION: It contains vitamin C, one of the most powerful antioxidants.
3. DIABETES: The inulin content is not digestible, so its lack of glucose can help promote optimal blood sugar levels while also increasing stool bulk and consistency.
4. CONSTIPATION: It provides soluble fiber, which improves digestion.
5. GALL BLADDER ISSUES: It builds your body's resistance to gallstones and liver stones. By increasing the flow of bile, it assists the body in digesting foods and liquids. The extra bile also helps break down fats in the body.Chicory root has a mild laxative effect, increases bile from the gallbladder, and decreases swelling.
6. URINARY INFECTIONS, KIDNEY STONES and GOUT: It has diuretic properties that provide protection for the urinary tract system and kidneys. Toxins are removed and the cleansing of the body is stimulated because of an increase in urine flow. It has been used to expel gravel, calcium deposits, and excess uric acid from the body, which helps to prevent gout and kidney stones.
7. WEIGHT LOSS: Chicory root benefits weight loss because of the effect it has on the digestive system. It is an excellent source of fructooligosaccharides which help promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. It also increases the rate of the break down of fats. It also helps with weight loss because it helps keep insulin levels low while enjoying sweet foods.
8. NATURAL "Liver" CLEANSER: Chicory root also supports the body's detoxification system through the liver and kidneys, and is believed to help with calcium absorption. Chicory also helps prevent jaundice and an enlarged liver when mixed with water. Because of Chicory Root?s potential for removing contaminants from the digestive system, the liver does not have to work as hard to filter out toxins that may have escaped into the bloodstream. It also acts as a gentle laxative and diuretic for removing excess water and toxins, and this can also reduce strain on the liver.
9. ANXIETY: It is a natural sedative and anti-inflammatory for the nervous system. If you have anxiety issues and still drink coffee, this sweetener can help.
10: INDIGESTION: It acts as an herbal antacid, the root neutralizes acid and correct acid indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, vomiting, upset stomach. Because it stimulates bile production, this helps to speed up the digestive process after eating too much rich food.

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