Ginger-Carrot Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast
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To help sustain energy levels as well as blood sugar levels throughout the morning, eat foods that are low in fat & high in energy-building complex carbohydrates, such as cereals & baked goods made from whole wheat, buckwheat, barley, & brown rice.

In addition, these foods offer B vitamins & folate, which help promote mental alertness. Such stimulating spices as cinnamon & ginger can be invigorating to a sluggish mind & sluggish digestion as well -- add cinnamon to your morning oatmeal; add a slice of fresh ginger to your steeping morning tea.

You may also wish to try these two recipes:

Ginger-Carrot Breakfast Cookies
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup grated carrot
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch sea salt
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, including juice
2 egg whites
2/3 cup lowfat soy milk, or skim milk

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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, carrot, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. In a second bowl, combine the ginger, egg, soy milk, oil, and barley malt, using a hand mixer to combine well.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, using a large rubber spatula to combine well.

For the best texture, don't overmix; about 15 strokes should do.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, then drop on the batter, using about 2 rounded tbsp for each cookie. Bake in the middle of the oven until cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Yield: 12




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