Agave Cookies

We have been doing a lot of baking with the agave sweetener and are extremely plesased with the taste. Even Dave loves it. We are finally starting to embrace the fact that it may cost a bit more for the healthier ingerdients but it is worth it in that it will lower the cost of healthcare, supplements, and the the toll on our bodies. Agave is an all natural sweetner that can be used in lieu of sugar, honey, maple syrup, and engineered sweetners, such as sucralose and aspartame. The agave plant, native to Mexico is often mistaken for a cactus plant but is a member of the Lily family. Agave is an all natural, calorie saving, low glycemic index sweetner that can be used as an effective tool in reducing calories and losing weight, increasing energy, improving health, boosting your immune system, improving regularity, and increasing bone density. The best part is that it taste awesome!! We have tried stevia and it did not pass the "Dave" test.There is much more to write about the benefits of using agave but time doesn't permit. Where can you find agave? Upper Room Studio, of course. Drop by for a sample or come to the Thurs. night knit in, 4/8/10 for a sample of Sophie's oatmeal cookies. This recipe calls for fresh ground whole wheat. We can help you select a grinder and teach you how to use the nutritious wheat berries in all your baking.




Oatmeal cookies, nutious and delicious



1 cup butter softened

1 1/4 cup agave

2 eggs

1 tb vanilla

2 cups whole wheat flour soft

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2tsp ground cinnamon

3 cups oatmeal'

1 tsp salt

optional 1 cup raisins/chocolate chips



Preheat oven to 350

Cream butter agave, eggs, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir the dry ingedients into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Chill for an hour.



Grease cookie sheet. We use virgin coconut oil. Will write of the many benefits of coconut oil soon!

Drop by spoonfuls Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool and devour. Have an extra as they are nutritous and delicious.