These warming lightly spiced cookies are perfect when energy levels are low. The addition of almond flour creates a rich tasting high protein biscuit to help stabilise blood sugar and keep energy levels high.

Paleo Molasses Ginger Cookies

Overview

Difficulty – Easy

Time – 15 minutes

Makes 10 cookies


What’s good about it?

Almond flour is incredibly nutritious. It’s particularly rich in vitamin E and magnesium and provides plenty of protein and fibre to support blood sugar levels.

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C, gas mark 4
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Stir together the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl then mix into the dry ingredients.
  4. Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper lined baking sheet 1 tablespoon at a time and gently press. Space a little apart.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool on the tray before removing.

Did you Know?

If you cannot find almond flour you can use a combination of ground almonds and gluten free plain flour.

Makes 10 cookies

 

180g / 1 ½ cups almond flour

¼ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1tsp grated fresh root ginger

½ teaspoon cinnamon

60g / 2oz / ¼ cup coconut oil

1tbsp black strap molasses

2tbsp maple syrup