Post show eating can be a struggle for many. I like to ease into eating “off the diet.” As I head out to my IFBB Fitness Pro Debut at the 2013 IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Tampa Pro, I baked a healthy version of a classic cookie. This way I can have a sweet treat without going overboard. Check out this recipe for Date Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies. Since I can’t taste these till after the show…I will let you know how they came out. But, they look and smell delicious!
Date Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies
The recipe makes 12 cookies
12 pitted dates
1 c. walnuts or pecans
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
1/8 t. salt
1/4 t. baking soda
4 oz dark chocolate chips
Blend dates and walnuts in a food processor until finely ground. (It might start to form a paste, but conversely, don’t worry if it’s a little chunky.) Add egg, vanilla, salt and soda and blend to combine. Fold in chips. Spoon onto parchment covered cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes. You want them to just turn golden and yet still be soft in the middle. Let cool before serving. These cookies are still moist and chewy a day later…and I don’t know about beyond that. I don’t think I’d ever get them to last that long.
So here are some stats – no gluten, no dairy, no grain, no refined sugar. Nutrients galore and approximately 18 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein and 8 grams of fat per serving, which is (cough, cough) 2 cookies.
Enjoy!
Recipe Link: http://cheffingit.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/date-sweetened-chocolate-chip-cookies/