July 24, 2020

As we find ourselves baking more, it’s important to make smart swaps to avoid gaining weight and unhealthy habits during the panic of a pandemic. Cookies and other baked goods are often high in saturated fat and added sugar. While they can satisfy a craving for something sweet, take this time to experiment with better-for-you ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you find comfort in baking, don’t eliminate that since it’s serving a purpose. Instead, challenge yourself to find recipes that make smart swaps or use different ingredients.

Who doesn’t LOVE the combination of peanut butter and chocolate?! These cookies from dietitian DJ Blatner, RDN have eliminated the saturated fat (which isn’t good for the heart) and added some protein. Sounds like a win-win!