FEBRUARY 2021
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The DoughChicks By Richard Martinovich Runners who enter road races know half the fun is the refreshments available after pounding the pavement! Tables normally stocked with post-race treats were gone as most road races in 2020 went “virtual.” But after running a virtual turkey trot, tucked in a bag of goodies for pickup, was a cookie in a bright yellow wrapper called KaraComet. It was packed with healthy ingredients like Michigan honey, raisins, dark chocolate chips; a real tasty treat and a much needed energy boost! The energy cookie was created by DoughChicks of Kalamazoo, a mother-daughter duo committed to making healthy treats. Kara is the daughter of Denise Steely and together they have been baking since Kara was a child. “I love working with her!” says Denise. “We work together like best friends.” Mother and daughter are avid runners and cyclists geared towards a healthy lifestyle. Denise and Kara started by making bread and treats for friends, neighbors and teachers. Their focus was making recipes not only delicious but filled with nutritious all-natural ingredients. DoughChicks products are designed for active people: high in protein and fiber, and gluten, soy and dairy-free. “Fuel 4
Motion” is stamped on every package. The list of DoughChicks products includes Two Mittens Pancake/Waffle Mix with teff flour -- an ancient light-grain mixture with a pleasant taste – and golden flaxseeds and chia seeds. There is also a selection of “breakfast cookies” to get your day started right! Midnight Crunch is a dark chocolate gluten and dairy-free granola with organic chia seeds and organic flaxseed meal! Crunchy Brittle with cashews, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and organic coconut sugar is a great snack any time of day. DoughChicks products are available at a number of food co-ops and health food stores in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek and in Bronson Hospital cafés. They can also be ordered from their website: https://doughchicks.com/
