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Get the cookie confidence with me!! Travel the journey of organic, chemical-free baking without baking powder, soda with me. If you think of biscuits, you are almost certain to travel back in time to your childhood. Like me, you, too, have some fond "atta biscuit" memories, right? My atta biscuit nostalgia reminds me of my childhood when I would visit my mama (maternal uncle) and he would order a batch of whole wheat cookies from a local baker. The biscuits were then packed in a newspaper and I would indulge in them the most. In fact, we all fell in love with these typical atta biscuits and would bring tins of the same back home. What was so special about these biscuits with whole wheat flour was a hint of black cardamom powder that lent these a distinct flavor. I have grown up now - almost into my 30s, but my love for these nostalgic cookies remains the same. no raising agent recipe of atta biscuits with jaggery After I started baking cookies at home, these att

When dad tastes these atta cookies, he compared these with bakery-style nankhatais, saying this is one of the tastiest cookie batches he has ever had. Cookies, eggless cookies, whole wheat flour cookies, and all healthy cookies! Too many cookies around here! Yes, for a cookie lover, this is just the beginning of a cookie baking journey - did I say healthy? whole wheat cookies- simple cookie recipe As you all know I love cookies and have been baking homemade wheat cookies for over 18 months. Did I say all of these are made using whole wheat flour and oatmeal? This homemade whole wheat cookie recipe is just another example. No maida here! Studies show beneficial results for cooking with whole grains for diabetics and everyone alike.  source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition So now you have realized the benefits of whole grains. However, it is important to read the labels correctly when it comes to choosing whole grain flour in the marke

oat digestive biscuits Obesity seems like a curse these days. An increasing number of people are obese. Statistics are really threatening, given the ballooning obese population. Nevertheless there are ways to get back in shape.Of course, I do not claim that you should start eating healthy cookies for weight loss. But then this will certainly make a difference. After all, what goes in comes out. Your diet has a big role to play in shaping your body, agree? You cannot ignore the role of a healthy exercise regimen simultaneously. My fitness mantra is simple - eat healthy, drink loads of water, and exercise daily. That's it! What is A Healthy Diet for Weight Loss Now let's come back to your healthy dietary regimen, You must include fiber in your diet - irrespective of the fact whether you are obese, overweight, or have a normal body mass index. Fiber is necessary for everyone alike. You are no different. Try to derive most fiber from the food you eat. Eat dietary fib

healthy cookies with atta How do you make crunchy homemade whole wheat flour cookies ? You are here, so it's understood that you are looking for a healthy cookies recipe, isn't it? Of course, given the amount of disadvantages of refined flour or maida or white flour, whole wheat flour certainly makes a healthier alternative. After having read and understood how maida affects our bodies, besides providing it no nutritional value, I have quit including it in my grocery. I can proudly say, maida finds no place in my home! All my baked goodies are healthy, for they use healthy grains and cereals, including whole wheat flour, oatmeal, barley, chickpea flour, almond meal, and what not! So, let's come back to the healthy whole wheat cookies recipe. I prepared this batch of healthy cookies when mom and dad were here last year. I wanted to send a batch of fresh cookies for my dearest brother.So did I , for  home-made cookies have no match in terms of taste a

eggless cookies The bug of baking cookies seems to have bitten me badly. I have been trying to experiment with different ingredient combinations to make cookies little healthier. Of course, there is no comparison to home food, and baked goodies are no exception. After having tried, eggless oats-wheat cookies and cornflakes-wheat cookies , this time I combined all three. The result I got was good - but I would still love to make cornflakes wheat cookies again, which have that extra crunchiness. The addition of oats does make the cookies on the softer side. Nevertheless, these are a healthier option for those looking to add home-made cookies to their list of healthy baking! Let's check the recipe below. oats cookies Ingredients Oats- 1 cup (if you want more crunchiness, you may reduce the amount of oats) Cornflakes- 1 cup Wheat flour- 1 cup Sugar- 2 1/2 tbsp (add as per taste & preference) Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder- 1/2 tsp Yogurt/curd

crunchy munchy cornflakes cookies Cookies, cookies everywhere, but not an unhealthy ingredient here! Yes, I am again talking of healthy cookies. Somebody asked can cookies be healthy? I said no. But if you love cookies and cannot avoid these bakes, it is a good idea to switch to healthy ingredients to bake a set of healthy cookies. I am sure the batch with no maida (white flour) would be healthier and tastier than its refined flour version. If you love crunchy bites, try this cookie recipe. If you love to indulge in guilt-free eating during tea time, try this batch. If you think whole wheat cookies cannot taste as good as maida ones, you ought to give this healthy cookie recipe a try. If you love cornflakes, you are in for some fun munching on this crunchy batch. The secret to the crunchy munchy cookies lies in keeping cornflakes unpowdered. You'll be greatly surprised to find that you can create a baking marvel or a best tea-time accompaniment with this recipe.

no butter cookies No oil, butterless cookies with whole wheat for dieters The secret to this simple cookie recipe lies in its beauty. Unravel a unique cookie-cracker recipe and indulge in these baked goodies guilt free, for these use not a single drop of oil or butter. Did I say these are yummy and healthy if you are on diet? This batch of whole wheat cookies butterless are unlike typical biscuits but these are certainly good to go for those willing to indulge in oil-free, guilt-free cookies. This almond cookies recipe is for those who want to avoid the use of butter/ghee/oil or limit the quantity of fat. I did not add a drop of oil to the recipe, so they turned out hard. So I suggest adding little ghee/malai to the recipe to make your cookies soft from inside and crispy from outside. These cookies taste awesome with the fennel aroma and goodness of almond milk. Despite their hardness, my hubby, who rarely eats cookies, loved them. I didn't add baking powder,

Add caption When health is your top priority, taste can definitely take a back seat. But with a little twist and experiment, you can make a perfect match between taste and health. These olive oil cookies are a typical example of the marriage of health and taste. Having baked these olive oil cookies successfully, I feel on cloud 9. But with the goodness of olive oil and aroma of fennel (which is a loaded with health benefits), there is no comprising the taste! Give these crunchy cookies a try for health sake and enjoy a taste you have never had earlier! As someone who is a strict disciplinarian as far as health is concerned, I keep experimenting with cookie recipes - just trying to find a perfect match between health and taste. After having tried cookie recipes with clarified butter (which isn't too good for cholesterol), I experimented with olive oil. Voila. This doesn't disappoint either. Happy me!! Happy to share the recipe here: 1 cup sugar (I used half cu