Don't be afraid to take whisks

It is my turn to write this week's blog article. I must admit I struggled a bit trying to find a topic to blog about. I felt as if I would not be able to match my co-workers' witty expertise in all things health and wellness. So I racked my brain for something, anything that I could contribute. What is it that I know a bit about? Momm-ing…. I know a thing or four about being a mom to four really cool, sometimes insane tiny humans. I also know a lot about feeding my little non-stop eating machines.

We would bake in bulk all the time before they started school. It was a great way to spend time together, show them how to be organized, follow directions, use math in everyday life and how to work together. Well…. how to work kinda near each other without someone crying over who got to crack the eggs. I definitely do not bake as much as I used to. Out of sight, out of my mouth. Chocolate chip cookies (mine and my kid's favorite) are too easy to reach for when we should be reaching for an apple or something a little healthier. I got to thinking. Is there a way to preserve the integrity of this sacred cookie while making it a tiny bit healthier without it tasting like I sprinkled chocolate chips on particle board? Let the baking experiment begin and who better to taste test but my all too honest, no feelings spared pint-sized critics. My four lovely children.

All I did was sub out a few ingredients that might give the cookies a bit more nutrients. That being said, there are a ton of recipes out there that do a better job of being "healthier"

Also due to COVID-19 and recent run on basic grocery items. The stores were out of all-purpose flour and stick butter. So I guess it was meant to be I would not be using any of these items in our recipes.