I adore chocolate chip cookies. I could eat them morning, noon and night. So, when I came across this recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Wedges from Cooking Light I couldn’t help but think this would make a delicious breakfast to ring in 2014!
Yes, they are still chocolate chip cookies but this recipe is lower fat and overall more healthy, so I thought, “why not?” Instead of individual cookies you bake this cookie in a pie pan so it is super quick to put together. I also have to add that each wedge has only 138 calories.
I hope you try this treat out for breakfast or as a snack. It is delicious and my family just loved it.
Oatmeal Chocolate Breakfast Cookie Wedges
Ingredients
1/3 c. dark brown sugar, packed
2 T. canola oil
1 T. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 egg white
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. quick cooking oats
3 T. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cooking Spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine First 7 ingredients; stir until well combined. Add flour, oats and chocolate chips to sugar mixture. Stir just until combined.
Scrape the dough into a 9-inch glass pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake for 13 minutes or until set. Cut into 8 wedges.
Ah, tis the season for all those amazing Holiday parties! It is so fun to dress up, celebrate the holidays and catch up with friends. I try to be a thoughtful gift giver, but it can be hard and when it comes to hostess gifts. I have found that if you have a stash it is an easy way to look fabulously put together (not to mention thoughtful) without much effort at all. Prior to the holidays gearing up I make sure to have a stash of little gifts that will be sure to please just about anyone.
Gift #2: Lip Gloss – Stila Lip Glaze Trio $15; NYX Butter Gloss Lip Set $10 – Who doesn’t love Lip Gloss? I have to say that this is an amazing gift for almost everyone. This was the first hostess gift I gave someone and they actually stopped me to thank me for the fabulous lip glosses. I game myself a little pat on the back….
Gift #5: Sur La Table Mason Jar Shot Glass Set of 4 $9.95: These adorable, tiny mason jars are so on trend and the perfect way to invite holiday cheer in a fun way.
Happy Holidays!
Catherine
I have exceptionally sensitive skin. Due to this I am often leery of trying new products and have steered clear of trying any new BB Creams. When I am looking for a natural look for the weekends, I currently have a Nars tinted moisturizer that does the trick. Well, one day while perusing the aisles of Walgreen’s I came across the Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase BB Cream. I was sucked in by the Kinerase name and figured I would give this a try.
The claims of this cream are widespread and include the following:
- Evens skin tone for a more radiant complexion
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes
- Skin looks brighter and more vibrant
- Skin feels soft and hydrated
- Visibly extend skin’s youthful expression by improving its defense.
I don’t see this as a life changing or holy grail item for me, but I will definitely use the bottle up and might repurchase if there is a good sale or if I am in a pinch.
Here is a swatch of the product:
Here is the product rubbed in, it offers very sheer coverage:
I am a complete chocolate freak. I love it and even though I try to be calorie conscious, I do find myself indulging in chocolate daily. During a recent trip to PCC (a Pacific Northwest store similar to Whole Foods), I saw Cacao Nibs and decided to give them a try.
I remembered seeing these covered on a feature of the Today show with their resident nutrition expert, Joy Bauer. During her segment she spoke of cacao nibs and how they were rich in anti-oxidants, iron and magnesium. Also high in vitamins and fiber, these seemed like the perfect addition to my diet. I purchased the Cacao Nibs sweetened with organic cane juice because I wanted my nibs to be on the sweeter side. The taste can be likened to a very dark chocolate that has a crunchy texture somewhat like Grape Nuts.
My favorite way to enjoy these is with a 100 calorie pack of Chobani Greek Yogurt and fresh raspberries. The cacao nibs give these just the right amount texture and chocolate flavor that I love. This really feels like a treat, rather than a healthy breakfast or snack. I have also enjoyed cacao nibs in yogurt, oatmeal and my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. I do caution to watching the amount of these nibs you use per serving. I generally add about 2 tablespoons to my yogurt which is 75 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of fiber and 1.5 grams of protein. Here are some pics of my fave snack:
As a quick update, I breezed through my first bag of Cacao Nibs and saw that you can find these on Amazon as an add-on item here. The cost is $3.59 (WAY cheaper than what I paid at PCC) and if you are an Amazon prime member and order more than $25, shipping is free!
Enjoy!
Catherine
I love a good deal and I am no different when it comes to makeup. In many cases I feel that makeup products you find at the drugstore are equivalent (and sometimes even better) to department store brands.
I have had my Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette which retails for $27 for for a while now. I use it regularly and have been really happy with it. Great pigmentation, super smooth application and the colors are very rich. However, since I am always on a hunt for a great dupe, when I saw the NYX Naturals Eyeshadow Palette on Nordstrom.com for $7, I decided to order it. Here are some images and comparisons of the two palettes:
Below are swatches of the NYX Naturals Palette. I swatched the four colors from darkest up to the more peachy color. I ran my fingers at the exact same pressure as the Urban Decay paletete.
