On a nutritional plan that concentrates on veggies - with as much variety as possible - including powerhouse kale and collard greens, as well as fruits, fish, whole grains, as little oil (virgin olive) as possible can we sneak in some desserts? Why, yes we can!

Now what an adventure that turns out to be! The hunt is to create a cookie that sticks as close as possible to the nutritional guidelines and is also a delicious treat! Will it have that ecstatic meltdown condition of a voluptuous rich dessert? Not likely. But will it taste good, be a treat, have a bit of sweet chew, crisp crunch, and chocolate? Mashing a banana, beating in almond butter, ground flaxseed, an omega 3 egg, and honey; sifting whole wheat flour, baking powder and soda, along with my favorite Chinese cassia cinnamon, and nutmeg; and then stirring in the walnuts, dried cherries and cranberries, along with 60% dark chocolate chips was time well spent! My final verdict? Yum!