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Thursday, October 24, 2013

{15 Minute} Chicken Chow Mein



This is such a quick, and easy meal, that is super yummy! The left overs are just as good!



Monday, October 21, 2013

{Healthier} Pumpkin Cookies





Fall is so wonderful! I love change! The leaves, the weather, the new smells, everything pumpkin! I love it all!







Ingredients:
3/4 C Brown Sugar
1 C rolled oats
1 1/2 C whole-wheat flour
1 3/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1/2 C Pumpkin Puree
1 Tbsp. Applesauce
2 tsp. Water
2 Egg Whites
1 tsp. Molasses
1 Tbsp. Ground Flaxseed

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
1. Combine the first 7 ingredients {dry ingredients} and stir well to combine.
2. Stir in the pumpkin, applesauce, water, egg whites, molasses and flaxseed; mix well.
3. Roll into about 24 balls, and flatten on a cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 5-8 Minutes.


Serves app: 24
Per serving: 144 calories. 1.2 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 220 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein


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