Recipe Review

I'm excited to say that I am going to be writing gluten-free reviews from Laura's Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook! I received my cookbook in the mail last week, and have only managed to make one recipe so far. More will come soon! Everything looks so delicious, I want to try it all.

This cookbook is all about having your cake and eating it too. You don't have to eliminate junk food from your life, you just have alternate a few ingredients with more natural, wholesome and equally tasteful ones.

As I skimmed the book, I realized a lot of the recipes take no time at all to put together. Which is great for a fast-paced lifestyle like mine.

So here goes, my first try:
Honey Almond Protein Bars
I chose this recipe because I LOVE peanut butter! I carry it in my purse most of the time so I always have a quick snack on hand.

You'll need:
1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut
1c any nut butter, I used peanut butter ( suggest crunchy, for the texture)
1/3 c honey

It was so simple! Take the peanut butter and honey, mix together in a bowl. In a separate bowl put the coconut, allowing enough room to roll the peanut butter/honey mixture. Put some oil on your fingers, just enough so that the peanut butter won't stick to your fingers and roll out little balls. Take each ball and roll it in the coconut. Put on parchment paper and store in the fridge for an hour so they harden. You can keep them in the fridge or put them in a container in a cool dry area.

Note: I added dried cherries/blueberries/cranberries to the nut mixture and it tasted divine!

Cookie Review

I'm doing something a little different today. A cookie review.

I find it awfully hard to find cookies that combine great texture, taste, and shelf-life. It seems that without gluten things just aren't as good.

Here are three cookies, no baking involved, that I just adore.

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I believe I purchase this for $4.99, give or take. Depends on the grocery. I'm a whole foods junkie!
It's just like eating an oreo, only greater, because it's gluten free!

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This is a two-for-one deal. WOW baking is amazing! These cookies are moist and delicious. I haven't tried the other flavors yet, but I can guarantee Oregon Oatmeal and Snickerdoodle are well worth the price. They're $7.99 at Whole Foods, which seems exspensive, but I'm just amazed at the texture and shelf-life on these!

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Lastly, I recently purchased this cookie and I'm still baffled as to how great it tastes and the nutrition behind it. It cures my chocolate cravings in just one bite. There's also a hint of fruit in each bite-lette. This cookie was around the $5.99 price range at whole foods.