Cookies, to me, should be a time to indulge. I never really got excited about the trend of making them healthier – i.e. not using white sugar or chocolate. I mean let’s leave cookies be. Don’t eat fried chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner followed by two cookies and you’ll be ok.

But I recently had a change in heart. Inspired by a dear friend who must eat dessert after every single meal (including breakfast) I thought why not attempt to make a cookie a healthy way to start the day? But it has to taste good.

This recipe surprised me a bit. Some of the ingredients I was excited about – cinnamon, honey, and cranberries. Other’s I was a bit skeptical about – whole wheat flour and flax seeds…? I really didn’t know what to expect with this one. But as they were baking away I slowly changed my mind. They smelled GOOD. I actually found myself pacing back and forth by the oven during the last minute. I was hungry and I wanted to try one.

The result? These totally rock!!! Healthy and chewy there is a light sweetness about them that leads you to believe it’s a special treat but the ingredients ensure you that you’re making a smart decision. And you know that you ALWAYS make smart decisions.