Last week I visited my family. Rather than being encouraging in my quest to be sugar-free, they were discouraging. I heard multiple times how it was ‘just genetics’ and I should ‘accept that I would become a diabetic’.
No doubt this attitude was fueled by the fact that they are already required to use medication to try to manage their blood-sugar levels. I say try because it seems the attempts are less than successful.
It has taken me about a week to recover from the familial visit (and yes, my family has this affect on every aspect of my life), but I am back on track!
So today I will share with you my latest fascination… Sugar-Free No Bake Oatmeal Cookies!
When I was in college my mom would mail me these cookies (the sugar-full version). By the time they arrived, they were just a crumbled mess – they sill tasted good – and my classmates and I called them ‘dog food cookies’ because that is what they resembled.
This sugar-free version is almost as good. ENJOY!!
Ingredients for Sugar-free no bake cookies:
- 1 stick butter (try Smart Balance sticks for a healthy alternative)
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 C. Splenda (or equivalent sweetener)
- 3 c. quick cooking oats
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 6 T. cocoa 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Melt butter, milk and Splenda in a large saucepan over low heat; stirring frequently.
- After mixture is thoroughly melted and blended, bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and immediately add quick cooking oats, vanilla, cocoa, and peanut butter.
- Mix well and drop by tablespoons onto wax paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Gently press mixture down with back of spoon. Let cool, then put in storage container or cover.
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