Guilt-Free Ginger Turmeric Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? These little pieces of perfection have the power to fix a broken heart and the potential to make any bad day instantly better. Cookies are the ultimate comfort food – but looking at the ingredients of regular cookies, we’d rather not be caught with our hands in the cookie jar.

How about indulging in a sweet treat minus the guilty conscience or breaking up with your diet? Bake your day a little better with a fresh batch of these good-for-you Ginger-Turmeric Cookies. Fluffy tenderness meets anti-inflammatory benefits and a deliciously creamy coconut frosting. Truth be told, this is one smart cookie!

 

What are the benefits?

 

Almond Flour:

• Low-carb & gluten-free
• Great for 'keto-friendly' recipes
• Adds a rich flavor
• More protein than regular flour

 

Cashew Butter:        

• Excellent source of magnesium
• Less fat-laden than some alternatives
• Great source of protein
• Rich in iron & selenium

 

Almond Milk:                       

• Low-calorie and low-sugar
• Dairy-free & vegan milk option
• Plant-based calcium source
• Rich in vitamin E & good fats

 

Turmeric:                  

• Powerful antioxidant agent
• Supports whole body wellness
• Promotes healthy inflammatory responses
• Great for digestion & metabolism

 

Ginger:                      

• Contains gingerol, a powerful medicinal substance
• Can help treat nausea & upset stomach
• Great for muscle aches & soreness
• Supports holistic health

 

Maple Syrup:                        

• Contains vitamin B5
• Less calories than honey
• Loaded with antioxidants
• Contains riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, and potassium 

 

Guilt-Free Ginger Turmeric Cookies

Ingredients 

• 1 cup Almond Flour
• ½ cup cashew butter
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ almond milk
• 1 tbsp. tapioca starch
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. ground turmeric
• 2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 egg

For the frosting:

• 1 ½ cups coconut cream (we recommend full-fat)
• ¼ cup tapioca starch

 

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl until you get the typical cookie dough texture
• Use a tablespoon to scoop balls of cookie dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Slightly flatten them with a spoon or your fingers
• Bake for 15 minutes and let them cool for 10 minutes

 

Frosting:

• Mix coconut cream with tapioca starch until you get a thick icing
• Put in the refrigerator to cool
• Once the cookies are cooled, spread icing over each cookie, sprinkle with a dash of ground turmeric and serve immediately.

 

Get comfortable, grab a glass of your favorite milk, and embrace this little treat 😀!

 

AND REMEMBER...

 

IT'S ABOUT YOU.  IT'S ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.  IT'S ABOUT RECONNECTING.