Fiberlicious!

Who knew fiber could be so yummy?  In the past whenever I heard the word "fiber," I would turn and run out of fear.  I mean it just sounds creepy.  Plus, I'm sure listening to old people talk about how when you get old, your colon and intestines seem to take on a mind of their own didn't help.  I just figured that when you got old, you had to buy stock in metamucil and the other fiber filled old people drinks.  However, after hitting my mid-30's, I've found that fiber can be your best friend even when you're young, especially if it comes wrapped up in a yummy looking package.

I had my first encounter with a fiber filled object a few years back when fiber one started coming out with some of their products.  I loved the granola bars but I sure didn't love the price.  Needless to say, my love affair ended very quickly.  Then just a couple of months ago, a friend introduced me once again to fiber.  It was love at first sight- or love at first taste.  She had made some cookies that were amazing and super inexpensive to make!  The bonus that set my new found love of fiber in place was that they are super easy to make and I always have the ingredients in the house.

All you need is a chocolate or a spice cake mix, a 15 oz. can of pumpkin, and a bag of chocolate chips.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Empty the cake mix into a sifter and sift the mix into a bowl.  Add the pumpkin and mix until you can no longer see the cake mix.  It should be smooth.  Add the bag of chocolate chips and mix together.  I'm sure if you don't want to add chocolate chips you can add dried fruit or nuts.  I just happen to be a chocaholic. Then all you have to do is put teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto a cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.  When they come out, remove them immediately to a cookie rack and enjoy!  They taste great with milk!

P.S.  They freeze great too- even after they have been cooked!