Healthier Christmas Cookies Baking for the Holidays

So this past Saturday Gabriella and I baked gingerbread cookies for the holidays. We purchased all organic ingredients and used canola oil instead of butter or margarine.We also left out using eggs for various different reasons.There are many different substitutes however that is our personal preference. I recommend using cage free eggs and using Earth Balance Natural a vegetable buttery spread or organic like butter. The cookies were delicious and we used cherry brook vanilla icing a natural icing alternative to decorate the cookies along with organic  jelly beans, raisins, and carob chocolate chips all much healthier alternatives. Still to be eaten in moderation because remember that sugar in general is toxic to your body. Processed sugars like Fructose Corn Syrup are metabolized different in your body but certain companies try to hide that fact.Natural sweeteners are always better Agave, Organic Sugar and others you have to do your research . Less sugar is always better in general in it's most natural state


So your child can still have those yummy special holiday treats but with out the harmful effects. When I bake with Gabriella she feels engaged in something she loves to do and she is able to express herself creatively as well as learn the differences in using healthier options.That point then becomes reinforced in her mind when we shop for food.Til my next blog
Happy Holidays to All !! Eat Well Be Well !!