Friday Foodspiration: Protein Pecan Sandies

I couldn’t resist just one more Christmas cookie post.

I don’t like using the term “guilt free” because I don’t think we should ever feel guilty about the food we eat or don’t eat. It’s just a choice and not one that should continue to lurk in our mind and emotions long after it’s been digested. So this is a “goodness” cookie NOT a “guiltless” cookie.

It has protein and health fats, no gluten, grains, or added sugar. Whey is a milk protein so this is not technically dairy free, but does not contain the casein protein that is most inflammatory to most people. Read my notes at the end of the recipe about choosing protein powders and using them in baking. *

You can absolutely feel GOOD about this choice this holiday season!

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