Gluten-Free/Wheat-free Butterscotch Cookies

Hey guys! Although these are gluten-free and such, I am aware that that doesn’t make them automatically healthy (i wish!). There is still quite a bit of butter and sugar. I’m hoping to do an experiment day where I can try different things to make this recipe a healthier version 🙂

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of butter
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. of vanilla
• 2 1/4 cup of gluten-free all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. of xanthan gum
• 1 tsp. of baking soda
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 12 oz. of butterscotch chips (or any kind of chips you may like!)

Begin by mixing in a bowl the butter, eggs, and vanilla…

…make sure to mix it well!

Then add the dry ingredients one by one, while mixing in between each one. Starting with sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, xanthan gum, salt, and then flour.

Once you’ve mixed all the dry ingredients in, time for the chips! I used butterscotch chips, but you’re more than welcome to put whatever pleases you! Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and more! 🙂

Then grease a baking sheet, roll the dough in to small 1 in balls. Beware, these cookies to expand! So don’t make them too big! 🙂 Then place in your preheated oven at 350F and bake for about 8-10 mins! **Do not over cook! when they are slightly browned on the edges, take them out!**

and… voilà! Soooo yummy! And your house will smell delicious!

Food Journal: Day 3

Today was a catchup day around the house. I spent most of the time cleaning and such (which I enjoy doing sometimes!). I woke up this morning, had a full glass of water and had some tea!

I didn’t blog about my dinner yesterday because I posted a little early, however it was delicious! I had garlic and herb Basa fish, perogies, and some salad! Here’s a little photo to start your salivary glands 🙂

Now on to today! I ate oatmeal again, which was delicious. I’m a bit obsessed! Then because I got really busy with cleaning and then grocery shopping I didn’t have time to do anything exciting for lunch.  Instead I opted for my fav, tuna and a few crackers 🙂 For dinner, I really wanted to try something that I love and turn it in to a healthier version. I made healthy Taco bowls! yumm!

First off, I started by taking whole wheat tortillas and baking them on a cupcake mold turned upside down. After I baked them in the over for about 10 mins at 375F. They were a perfect alternative to deep frying them, which yes… I have been guilty of! (not a proud moment),

Then I cooked up some extra lean chicken and added my own taco seasoning. In the seasoning I put Cumin, Chili powder, Onion powder, garlic powder, and some sea salt. The seasoning was literally the exact same, but without all the extra crap in it! 

I am so lucky my step-dad has a green thumb. He built a garden on our property a few years back and it has been such a blessing! So I went down to the garden, got some tomatoes and lettuce for my meal. I also picked up some hot peppers and all the ingredients for my salsa! It was so light and fresh, perfect for summer!

Then I put everything together and voila! A delicious meal for one 🙂 Actually I made enough for my whole family and a few of my sisters friends so… more like 10! Either way, it was quick, easy, and healthy!