Dessert is a Four Letter Word.....LOVE!

The focus of my Nutrition Solutions class this week was cooking healthier at home.  I thought it would be a great opportunity to try out some new dessert recipes, and have my class do a taste test (I also used this opportunity to stuff my face with... I mean, taste-test WAY too many desserts in one evening).  At least they were all whole wheat, low sugar, packed with nutrients, and super healthy...that makes it ok, right?  I will just do a few more push ups in Baby Boot Camp tomorrow.

I love the Chocolate Covered Katie Blog!  Everything I have made from this blog has been amazing.  So, I thought I would pick 4 Chocolate Covered Katie recipes to test drive on my Nutrition Class, and then make you insanely jealous while I describe their yumminess.  You may want to grab a napkin, I would hate for your computer to break due to excessive drool!

#1 -Snickerdoodle Blondies

I had made Katie's Chocolate Chip Blondies before, so I had to give the snickerdoodle version a try.  I am in love!  The cinnamon flavor is to die for.  I love how these blondies have beans as the main ingredient.  It is almost like you are eating a vegetable as a dessert!  They come out so moist and chewy, and the kiddos love them too.  I feel far less guilty offering them a blondie knowing it is low sugar and packed with protein. This recipe was the absolute favorite in my class.

#2- Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

The recipe for these calls for dried raspberries, but I made them with all chocolate chips because I didn't have any dried fruit on hand.  I think they would be even more delicious with the dried fruit because it would add another layer of flavor.  Out of all the recipes I tried, these tasted the "healthiest".  A cookie for breakfast is a winner in my book any day!

#3- Banana Muffins

The recipe for Banana doughnuts was turned into banana mini muffins because I do not have a doughnut pan.  I  omitted the lemon juice and added in an egg.  I also tossed in my remaining chocolate chips (it would have been a terrible waste to leave them in that lonely bag in the pantry)  The muffins baked up beautifully with tall muffin tops.  I have never used spelt flour before, but I think it worked well.  I will definitely start considering it for future recipes.  Everyone in my class seemed to really like the flavor of these, and their kiddos loved them as well.  Here is a pic of how my kiddos enjoyed them for breakfast (the coffee is mine though ;)

 

#4- Chocolate Covered Katie Cookie Dough Dip

This is the second time I have made this.  Sadly, my first attempt did not go well, and ended up in the trash.  I tried to get a little too creative with the original recipe on my first try and something tasted off.

I decided the recipe needed a 2nd try considering the overwhelming amount of good reviews it has gotten.  Attempt number 2 turned out wonderfully!  I decided this is one of the most delicious dip recipes I have ever eaten!  I tried dipping graham crackers and apples, and a spoon, and my fingers... you get the picture - this stuff is addictive!