My name is Ron and I am a resident physician in Tucson, Arizona. I am not classically trained in the culinary arts, but I have long fostered a love for cooking and a passion for helping people lead healthier lives. Like most Americans, my schedule can be hectic at times. On my days off from the hospital I like to create nutritious meals for my family using only natural and wholesome ingredients. The recipes featured in this blog utilize the concept of using fresh ingredients to create healthy yet delicious meals. I hope you can find the time to enjoy this collection of recipes and health tips with your loved ones as I have with mine. No matter how busy and stressful life may be, we should always take the time to eat, drink, and be healthy.

January 29, 2012

The perfect sweet tooth fix


Ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 ripe bananas (mashed), 1/8 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg beaten, 1½ cup old fashioned oats, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ¼ cup wheat germ, 1 teaspoon baking soda, tiny dash of salt, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Hi, I'm Ron's wife (from here on out known as Wifey in this blog) and today's recipe was created by me when I was in desperate need of a sweet tooth fix. I will sometimes make an appearance because while my husband is naturally an excellent cook (he can coax flavor out of anything), I like to think I (as least in part) inspired the healthy side of things. When I was pregnant with Baby I started requesting healthy eats (veggies, extra iron and fiber), but with the same great taste I had gotten used to. He happily obliged.  But I also love to mix up the occasional concoction. Here is a recipe I tried yesterday by essentially combining anything in the pantry that looked yummy and mostly healthy. Of added interest they can even be prepared while carrying Baby in his front pouch carrier. Let’s call them… 

When You Simply Need Something Sweet Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly coat a cookie sheet with oil. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl and all wet ingredients in another. Then add together. Toss in just a few chocolate chips or roughly chop part of a dark chocolate bar, add raisins, dried blueberries, walnuts, almonds…whatever your heart’s desire. Place a heaping spoonful of the cookie dough onto the oiled cookie sheet. Leave at least an inch and a half between cookies. Place cookies into oven for 8 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven and place cookies onto cooling rack.

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