Double Chocolate Chip Cookie-With Hidden Benefits!

Most may not believe it, but my son HATES vegetables. He fights me on anything that looks like I spent any time on it(ya know, beautiful pizzas, lasangas-you name it-if I put effort into it, he won't touch it). So today I decided to get creative. What kid doesn't like cookies? My son loves cookies. So... what can I sneak in a cookie to give him some healthy stuff and he never be the wiser? Zucchini!! Perfect blender into a lot of baked goods: breads, cookies (as in this case), brownies, even in sauces and casseroles if your kid will eat those things. You won't taste it, you may see it but it doesn't effect the taste at all. My goal today was to make a cookie that #1-he would eat, #2 was relatively low in sugar #3 healthy all around for everyone. And the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie was born:



Here is what you'll need:

• 2.5- 3 scoops chocolate casein protein powder
• 4 oz. unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chip morsels
• 1 whole omega-3 egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup stevia cup for cup (4 baking)
• 1 large zucchini, finely grated (should grate to 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour OR 1/4 cup old fashioned oats ( I used wheat flour)

1. Preheat oven to 325
2. mix all the dry ingredients together
3. mix all the wet ingredients together and mix well
4. incorporate the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well-the mix may seem dry until you add the zucchini
5. incorporate the zucchini and chocolate chips
6. place on a sprayed cookie sheet in rounded large spoonfuls
7. bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm but not hard to the touch
8. Cool to a wire rack and enjoy!

Makes approx. 16-18 cookies

Per cookie

Calories: 73

Fat: 2g

Sugar: 4g

Protein: 5g

Fiber: 1g

Carbs: 8g