Honey Cookies from Greece and Costa Rican Donuts!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar texture with a distinct flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories and pecans are often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and maple syrup is commonly available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and brown sugar is often less costly.

Start by measuring 3/4 cup of orange juice into a bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of honey to the bowl.

Squeeze juice from half a lemon into the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the bowl.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Pour in 1 1/2 ounces of rum (or substitute with more orange juice if desired).

Whisk the wet ingredients together until combined.

In a separate bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add a pinch of cloves, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.

Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula until a dough forms.

Incorporate 3/4 cup of olive oil into the dough mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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