20 NOVEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 23, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP
Five nutritionist-approved tips for better holiday baking
'Tis the season for sweet and savory treats. The
holidays bring loads of goodies, but the problem
is these temptations can put a big strain on your
nutrition goals.
If you're whipping up some tasty holiday dishes,
you don't have to choose between your health and
favorite indulgences. Transform any recipe into a
healthier version by following these tricks from registered
dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN CSSD.
Flour: Swap 25 percent of the white flour for
specialty flours such as almond or oat flour. Since
specialty flours do not act the same in baking as
white flour, you can't do a full 100 percent swap, but
even just a little will provide more nutrition.
Butter: Try swapping 25 percent of the butter in
a recipe with something else creamy such as pureed
white beans, mashed banana, pumpkin puree, Greek
yogurt, mashed avocado or nut butter. It shouldn't
affect the recipe results and cuts down on fat and
calories.
Eggs: Not all eggs are created equal. Eggland's
Best eggs have double the omega-3s than ordinary
eggs, an "essential" fatty acid that's important for
maintaining good health. Since the body cannot
make them on its own, you must eat them.
Omega-3s also lead to a better baking recipe, as
they improve emulsifying qualities. Blatner says
Eggland's Best eggs are the only eggs she recommends
for that added nutrition.
Sugar: Decrease the sugar in recipes by 25 percent
and add nothing in its place. Recipes will turn
out just fine if you pull back some of the sugar, even
if you aren't swapping in something else.
Half-batch: You want grandma's famous cookies,
but you don't need four dozen tempting you for
weeks on end. Instead, make a half batch by halving
all ingredients in the recipe. Then you can enjoy the
food memories without having too much lingering.
Want some holiday baking inspiration that uses
these smart baking tips? Whip up some cute and
scrumptious Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
and make your entire crew happy.
COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 25 cookies
2 Eggland's Best Eggs (large)
1 (14 ounces) bag sweetened coconut flakes,
plus more for topping
2 cups dark chocolate chips
2 cups almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
Glaze
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13-by-9
baking sheet with aluminum foil.
In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or in a
stand mixer with a paddle attachment, stir together
the coconut flakes and chocolate chips.
Add in the almond milk, vanilla extract, flour, salt,
melted butter, brown sugar and eggs and beat until
combined.
Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet and
bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bars begin turning
golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the
center comes out clean.
Allow to cool for five minutes.
Glaze: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together
the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream and vanilla
until smooth. Gently spread over the cooling bars.
Top with toasted coconut and allow to cool completely
before eating.
Tip: Try cutting the bars up and placing them in
the refrigerator; they taste even better cold! (BPT)
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