PB baby!

I am a pretty healthy eater overall, but I've definitely got a sweet tooth...so I'm always looking for healthier ways to conquer it. Fruit is, of course, the best option, but sometimes you just have a craving that you need to give into - within reason. Tonight I had a craving for peanut butter cookies. If you're a fan yourself, you've got to give these a try. I calculated the recipe and 1 cookie (if you can stop there :)) is 66 calories, 2g fat and just under 1g fiber.










Lowfat PB Cookies

- 3 T. reduced-calorie margarine, stick-variety
- 2 T. reduced-fat peanut butter
- 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 t. baking soda

Combine margarine and peanut butter until smooth. Add in sugars. Once sugars are completely combined, mix in egg white and vanilla.

In separate bowl, combine flour and soda. Add to peanut butter mixture and combine. The consistency will be somewhat crumbly, so use your hands to mold together. Unroll a large sheet of wax paper and turn mixture into a log - roll & freeze for at least 30min. Slice into 24 pieces and bake in preheated 350º oven for 10-12min or until light golden brown. Enjoy!