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Healthy Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

I am so obsessed with the smell of gingerbread, mainly because I love all the spices. I have to admit that I often overlook eating gingerbread cookies when Christmas comes around, but when I remember to make them I am so happy and think about how delicious they are.

This recipe was absolutely perfect! The cookies turned out so soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced. I am definitely impressed with how clean the ingredients (made with coconut flour!) are and how nostalgic they taste!

Ingredients and Benefits:

Eggs: I use pasture-raised eggs for 2-3 times the omega-3s, more vitamins, and sustainability. Make sure the eggs are room temperature so they mix smoothly

Cashew butter: Rich in magnesium, monounsaturated fats, and contains some essential aminos acids to support bone and metabolism health. You can substitute with any nut butter, but cashew has the most neutral taste

Molasses: Contains antioxidants, iron, selenium, copper, and potassium for bone and heart health. It is a natural sweetener and may help stabilize blood sugar

Coconut sugar: An unrefined sugar with a lower glycemic index

Coconut flour: High in fiber, containing both soluble and insoluble. It is also higher in protein and contains 8 essential amino acids

Spices: Rich in antioxidants to lower free radicals, helps balance blood sugar, and has antimicrobial benefits. I used Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice, and ginger

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Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Description

You need to try these soft and chewy gingerbread cookies for an irresistible and healthy holiday classic! They perfectly encompass the feeling of Christmas and will leave your body feeling good.

Ingredients
  • 2 pasture raised eggs
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cashew butter, molasses, and vanilla
  2. Add in sugar, flour, baking soda, and spices
  3. Refrigerate dough for at least an hour to overnight, freeze for 20-30 minutes if you want it quicker
  4. Preheat oven to 350 and line baking sheet with parchment
  5. Spoon out dough and shape into balls
  6. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes
  7. Let cool and soak in the gingerbread scent, then enjoy!
Read it online: https://naturallynourishedwitholivia.com/recipe/healthy-soft-and-chewy-gingerbread-cookies/
Olivia Carr