Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

If you are in need of something a little sweet these cookies will do the trick. Even though this was my first time making the cookies I played around with the recipe a little. Instead of using Splenda or other sugar substitute I used real sugar but cut the amount in half. Now I know the point of the GI Diet is to try to eliminate sugar from your diet but I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners and I find most recipes turn out well and still taste sweet enough if I use just a touch of real sugar. I won't make these cookies all the time, not because of the taste but because I would consider this a special treat and my 10% cheat of the week. (on the GI Diet you are allowed to cheat 10% of the time)


SERVED WITH: A cup of coffee or tea

COOKING TIPS: Don't over bake the cookies. The 10 minutes cook time suggested is just perfect.

RATING: 8. These cookies don't have the chewy texture of a traditional cookie and are a touch dry but still a nice treat.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

I have never liked pancakes before. I always found them way to sweet to eat first thing in the morning. This cookbook has changed me. It has two fabulous pancake recipes. They are both so good it is hard to pick a favorite.

This Sunday I tried out the cottage cheese pancakes. If you don't really like cottage cheese don't worry I am sure you will love these pancakes anyhow. I encourage you to try it out!

SERVED WITH: I served the pancakes with some cut up strawberries and a tall glass of water. I kept the leftover pancakes to reheat for breakfast tomorrow morning or to have as a snack in the afternoon. They are incredibly filling, I was stuffed full after only two.

COOKING TIPS: The only tricky thing about these pancakes is trying to figure out when they are done. Because they have cheese oozing and melting inside them when they cook it is hard to tell if it is the cheese or wet uncooked batter inside. Following the instructions of 2 minutes per side gave me the best results.

RATING: 10. This breakfast was delicious and I look forward to the next lazy Sunday so I can cook them again.