As wellness seekers, we are always striving to eat well, and put only the healthiest foods into our bodies as much as possible. While eating treats, sugar and processed flour is best kept to a minimum, we all need to have treats to make life a little sweeter. I always do my best to bake healthy cookies, muffins and breads using the most healthful ingredients possible. I never buy pre-packaged cookies or baked goods because they are all loaded with unhealthy fats, white flour, and sugar and other nasty ingredients I do not want to put in my body. If you are going to have a treat, why not make your own, and adjust the ingredients so that you always know what you are eating?
Here is a delicious recipe for an egg-free, dairy-free cookie that will knock your socks off. It is like a ginger snap, with a hit of chocolate, and a little kick of spice.
Vegan
chocolate spice cookies
Sift
into medium sized bowl:
1/2
cups spelt flour
1/4
tsp. Ginger
1
tsp. Cinnamon
1/4
tsp cloves
1/4
tsp. Nutmeg
pinch
cayenne pepper (optional, or add more for more heat)
2
tbs. Cocoa powder
1
tsp. Baking soda
1/4
cup chocolate chips (if you are a chocolate lover!)
Whisk
or blend with hand mixer:
1/2
C. Coconut oil (melted on low heat)
1/2
C. Coconut palm sugar
1/4
C. Organic, unsulphured molasses
1
flax egg (or other vegan equivalent) *
Bake
@ 350 for about 10-12 mins. Watch closely so they don't burn!
*Flax
eggs are a great way to bind your baked goods together, and add a
nice bit of healthy fats too!
- 3 Tbs = 1 egg.
- Mix 1/3 cup finely ground flax seed with 1 cup of water. Mix well by hand or in a blender. Store in air tight glass container for up to 6 days. Makes equivalent of 6 eggs.
Enjoy, and good luck only eating just one!
~Leanne
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