Eat This, Not That. Alternatives to Your Favorite Cookies

What's better than cookies? Not much. Maybe a donut.  For all the cookie lovers trying to stay health, good news as there is plenty on the market to ward off cravings with more calorie friendly options.

What’s better than cookies? Not much. Maybe a donut.  For all the cookie lovers trying to stay health, good news as there is plenty on the market to ward off cravings with more calorie friendly options. If you like Oreos, Newman’s crème filled cookies may be for you. These are free of high fructose corn syrup which has been shown to increase appetite.   Kashi makes an oatmeal dark chocolate cookie with lower sugar and only 12 grams of whole grains.  Whole grains helps you feel more satisfied longer.  These ginger snaps are 150 calories for 18 cookies. They’re made from four whole-food ingredients such as coconut, sprouted sesame seeds, dates and ginger powder. That’s a guilt free handful!  These chai-infused vanilla cookies by Bakeology only have 6 grams of sugar.  Instead of butter, Bakeology uses coconut oil. This converts into energy easier than other fats.  The same company also makes another flavor with cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and cardamom.  For the gluten-free, try these snickerdoodle cookies.  The GinnyBakes brand blends whole food ingredients such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, brown sugar, brown rice flour and coconut oil.  These are 45 calories each.