Smart Cookies
Being vegan does not mean being left out of the office cookie swap. There are so many twists that you can take on scrumptious cookie recipes to make them vegan, oil-free, or just plain old healthier. Coconut sugar is low on the glycemic index, has high levels of micro-nutrients, and is a great sugar alternative; when puréed with nut or seed butter, dates make a mouthwatering caramel; and flaxseed meal mixed with water or applesauce is an excellent way to bind baked goods without eggs. I have yet to meet anyone—vegan or not—who didn’t want to devour all of these holiday cookies.
