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 wellness benefits and a deliciously creamy coconut frosting. Truth be told, this is one smart cookie!

What are the benefits?

Almond Flour:

• Low-carb and 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 and selenium

Almond Milk:                       

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

Turmeric:                  

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

Ginger:                      

• Contains gingerol, a powerful health ingredient
• Can help soothe nausea and an upset stomach
• Great for muscle aches and soreness
• Supports holistic health

Maple Syrup:                        

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

Guilt-Free Ginger Turmeric Cookies

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

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

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl until you get a typical cookie dough texture.
3. 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.
4. Bake for 15 minutes and let them cool for 10 minutes.

1. Mix coconut cream with tapioca starch until you get a thick icing.
2. Put in the refrigerator to cool.
3. 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.