Holiday Tip: Don’t eat the cookie dough… even if it’s vegan.
Turns out raw eggs aren’t the only cause for concern in raw cookie dough. When the FDA was investigating an E. coli outbreak in 2009, the researchers found that the eggs weren’t bad — the flour was. It was the only raw ingredient in the ready-to-bake cookie dough that had not been pasteurized.
So, as hard as it is, refrain from “sampling” the batter as you’re baking up cookies with your children. I always have this problem, as Pooh would say, “The cookie sheet and I are sharing.” Sigh.
But even more important, make sure your little ones don’t sneak a taste because it’s the young, old and those with serious health issues that are most likely to get the sickest.
There’s always cookie dough ice cream, right? And in this case, it is the healthiest option. Enjoy!
Yummy Healthy Snacks for Mom And Kids On The Go
Nicole’s Nutty Goodness! bars are amazing! They are made in Charleston, SC — so local-ish for me and are so wholesome. These amazing little bars are raw, vegan, mostly organic and completely gluten-free and best part… they don’t contain any added sugars from stevia, artificial sweeteners or plain old sugar cane sugar. Here’s what Nicole writes about the Berry Good one:
Using the Original as the base, we’ve added blueberries and unsweetened cranberries to this most popular Goodness. It’s got even more vitamins and antioxidants from the berries plus the tartness of the cranberries and sweetness of the blueberries adds another delicious flavor profile.
Gluten-free
Vegan
100% Raw
Ingredients: *Apples, *bananas, *dates, *unsweetened coconut, *blueberries, cranberries, cashews, pecans, walnuts, *ground flax seed, *cinnamon, *nutmeg. (*Organic)
Oh and moms, they are not messy either! The single-serve packs, which are found at my local Whole Foods in the health bar aisle, have about 4 thin, chewy bars in each. But you can buy bigger packs from the website.
So, if you’re looking for a wholesome, portable snack for you or your little one (or both!), give these a try. Click here to go to Nicole’s Nutty Goodness! website.
