Recipes worth trying

So Jack and Jill are picky eaters. (That's the understatement of the year). Needless to say, it can often be a challenge to limit the sugar and processed ingredients and up the healthy fruits and vegetables and grains . So in an attempt to basically trick the children into thinking they're consuming no-good, sugary, sweets, I've been trying out some tasty pinterest recipes, which have come out quite well, so I figured I better share the joy! The best are the cookies (which I call fairy-dust cookies...I created an elaborate story about how magic oven fairies sprinkle cinnamon mixed with magic and that's what gives the cookie their sweet cinnamony flavor...I'm not proud to lie, but whatever works!) and the chocolate chocolate chip muffins. I lovveeee those, and probably have eaten more than the kids....

Give them a try, and enjoy!!



cookies- made with zuccini, carrot, oatmeal, craisins, and coconut...notes: I peeled the zuccini, and chopped it and the grated carrots very very finely- this makes them almost-invisible when you cook
http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/07/zucchini-carrot-oatmeal-cookies-recipe.html




Banana bread- I made this into 15 muffins. A little bit more dry than I like banana bread, but Jack lovvvveeeeess them. I also mixed chocolate chips and a little peanut butter into half of them- I don't reccomend peanut butter- it adds calories but not much flavor- not worth it. chocolate definitely worth it. 
http://8weekstoabetteryourecipes.blogspot.com/





And best for last, chocolate chocolate chip muffins. These are absolutely delicious, in my opinion. I used only half a cup of splenda, but would probably up that to at least 3/4 C, as they have a more bitter taste than traditional chocolate muffins. Also, I used normal-sized chocolate chips, but in the future might use minis to spread them out more or try a variation (mint chocolate chips, white chocolate chips? the possibilities are endless!!)

http://healthyisalwaysbetter.tumblr.com/post/6583755120/lessthan300kcal-triple-chocolate-chunk-muffin

This weekend Mickey, Minnie, Jack and Jill are travelling, and I'm staying here, which means I will most likely be sleeping in, baking more chocolate chocolate chip muffins, and probably watching some ABC family movie marathons. Good times ahead!!!

Yours truly, 

Rachel