Protein Rich Breakfast Cookies For A Cancer Diet

Typically cookies or other types of sweets are not recommended for a cancer diet. Healing cancer and eating sugar just don’t go together! The good news is you can still have sweets without the harmful effects of traditional, processed ingredients. Try out this healthy cookie recipe with alternative ingredients and extra protein. These cookies are wonderful for breakfast with coconut milk yogurt.  Always use organic ingredients when possible.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup(6tbsp.) butter or vegan butter alternative (Earth Balance)
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar or date sugar
• 1/2 granulated sugar or coconut sugar
• 2 eggs or Vegan Eggs/flaxseed alternative
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose-flour or peanut flour (rich in protein)
• 2 tablespoons almond milk if using peanut flour to keep from being too dry
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (optional)
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat butter and alternative sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.
2. Add alternative eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, mix well.
4. Add oats and raisins and mix well.
5. Bake 8 -10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered. Makes 2 dozen

OPTION:

• Bar Cookies – Bake 30 minutes in ungreased 13 x 9 metal baking pan.
• CannButter – Replace butter alternative with Cannabutter (can be made with butter alternative).

About Dawn Bradford Lange:  Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us atinfo@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.