Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies

 These whole-food cookies are a new favorite. They are simple to prepare, super tasty and meet that sweet tooth craving without killing my macros for the day. 

Ingredients:

1 cup whole, pitted dates (soaked & drained *see note)

1 cup Pistachios

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cardamom

pinch of salt

Cookie filling: I used pistachio cream, you can also use jam, nutella, lemon curd or peanut butter

Melted dark chocolate for drizzle

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

2. Combine drained dates, pistachios, oats, vanilla, cardamom and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is a fine crumb and comes together in a ball when you press it with your fingers.

3. Divide dough into 12 balls. Press your thumb into each ball to create the thumbprint well.

4. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are just starting to brown. Cool cookies on the tray. 

5. When the cookies are cool, fill with your chosen filling and drizzle with chocolate. 

*Dates need to be softened by soaking in hot water for 30 minutes. I also like to use espresso, it adds great flavor to the bake, and you can drink it when you drain the dates to use them in the recipe.

Nutrition information: Serving: 1ball | Calories: 193.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10.5g  | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 13.5g 

Spicy Carrot Snacks

 I am always on the hunt for a good snack that does work for me. This simple crispy snack is made of whole foods has protein, fiber and is booth spicy an salty. 

Carrots all spread out and ready to bake

Spicy Carrot Snacks

Ingredients:

3 grated carrots

1/4 cup tahini

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp Salt

Pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients.

3. Spread your carrot mix thinly on a parchment lined baking sheet.

4.Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges of your carrot clusters are browning. Then Enjoy!