Chef Barb Peters and and our registered dietitian are committed to providing you with a maximum level of nutrition, presented in delicious and satisfying ways. The Heartland Spa Recipe Collection is available for purchase (Call 1-800-545-HTLD). We'd also like to offer you some recipes to try while you're waiting for your Recipe Collection to be delivered.

First, we'd like you to try our

Spicy Banana Cookies

¾ Cup all-purpose flour
¾ Cup whole wheat flour
¾ Teaspoon baking soda
¼ Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoons ground ginger
¼ Teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon ground cloves
1 Banana, peeled
¾ Cup granulated fructose* or granulated sugar
1 Egg, slightly beaten
3 Tablespoons molasses

*Fructose is available in most health food stores

1. Preheat oven to 350.  Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. In medium bowl, combine flours, baking soda, salt and spices.
3. Mash banana in large bowl.  Blend in fructose, egg and molasses.  Mix in flour mixture.  Spoon tablespoons of dough, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets.  Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely. 

Per serving (2 cookies)
Calories: 53, Fat: 0 g(5% calories from fat), Protein: 1 g, Carbohydrate: 12 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 61 mg

Then, take a look at a few more of our
Heartland Spa Recipes

• Heartland Marinara Sauce

• Oven-Baked Fries

• Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches

• Chicken Roasted on Eggplant & Tomatoes

• Manicotti

• Pita Pizza

• Apple-Cinnamon Crepes

• Crepe

• Chicken with Porcini Mushroom Sauce

• Poached Pears

We'll help you learn how to transform recipes into quick, easy, healthy and nutritious meals for when you do go home. A healthy diet is pleasurable, even practical and can be incorporated into the busiest lifestyle.