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Choc Chip Peanut Cookies

Updated:July 30, 20244 Mins Read
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These cookies are quick to make and delicious with a morning or afternoon cuppa. You can enjoy these knowing that you’re looking after your body and not filling up on refined sugar!

Prep: 15 mins
Serves: 20

*Only 4g Net Carbs per serve of 2 cookies compared with 18g Net Carbs for store bought choc chip cookie

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups almond meal
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup choc chips (min. 70% cocoa)
  • ⅔ cup natvia (or similar granulated sweetener)

Method

Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line baking trays with greaseproof paper.

  1. Place butter and peanut butter in heatproof bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
  2. Stir butters together then add eggs and whisk together until combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Add wet mix to dry ingredients and stir together well to form a dough.
  5. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls and place on lined trays.
  6. Flatten down with fork or palm of hand; cookies won’t spread much.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool on tray for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely. Cookies will be soft when warm and firm up as they cool down.

Are you wondering why everyone is talking about reducing carbohydrates and sugar? Are you curious to learn more about intermittent fasting, keto or paleo and whether it could benefit you in some way?

Linda Martinucci has created Simply Swap Foods to share the message that it really is simple to swap to a better way of eating and live your best life full of vibrant energy no matter how old you are.

Why swap foods?

When approaching middle age, Linda noticed her weight was increasing plus energy levels and mental clarity were at an all time low. Frustrated by all the confusing and conflicting health and dietary messages, Linda embarked on a journey to research the latest scientific medical studies around nutrition and health and was amazed at the findings.  Incorporating her discoveries into everyday life resulted in a remarkable transformation for both Linda and her husband who lost 35kg of excess weight between them over eight months. They also found that they no longer suffered from afternoon brain fog and had energy levels return that they hadn’t felt for decades.

The secret to success

One of the keys to success and staying motivated was continuing to enjoy their traditional favourite meals and desserts.  With delicious cakes and desserts still on the menu, there was no reason to seek out the unhealthy alternatives.  Linda spent time developing lots of recipes that are low in refined sugar and naturally lower in carbohydrates so your insulin levels remain steady and you don’t feel hungry all the time.

So how many carbs should we eat*?

There are many factors to take into account when calculating your daily carb level however current research suggests between 20 to 50 grams per day is optimal for most people.  The average Australian consumes 300 grams per day with 120g of these carbohydrates coming straight from sugar. This equates to a crazy 30 teaspoons of sugar every day, often unknowingly through added sugars in processed food. Simply removing processed foods from your diet will drastically cut your overall carbohydrate intake and improve your health very quickly.

*Information sourced from ‘Low Carb Down Under’ website www.lowcarbdownunder.com.au

Weight loss + feeling great = motivation

The benefits of going back to eating real food – dropping excess weight, increased energy and huge improvement in mental clarity – are just some of the reasons why it’s easy to stay motivated. Transitioning to a healthier way of eating for life doesn’t have to involve lots of deprivation.

Join the Simply Swap Foods community

Linda is sharing her recipes and information to give help and hope to anyone looking to improve their eating to feel their best or for health reasons.  There are many free recipes on her website and social media pages plus Linda has been working hard on a range of recipe ebooks which will be released online soon. For more information, check out the website www.simplyswapfoods.com.au and follow Simply Swap Foods on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates, photos and recipes.

You really can have your cake and feel great too!

*(As always seek the advised of a qualified health professional before drastically changing your diet)

Peninsula Kids – Winter 2020

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