Gluten Free Cookies
Very simple cookies made with an almond-meal base. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, which have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. They are also very high in vitamin E (a powerful anti-oxidant), magnesium and potassium (important for maintaining healthy blood pressure).
Yield
12 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie base | |||
| 2 | cups |
almond meal
ground almonds |
* |
| 1 | cup |
palm sugar
coconut palm sugar |
* |
| 2 | medium |
eggs
or 1 ripe banana for vegan cookies |
|
| 1 | x |
sea salt
to taste |
*
|
| Cookie flavour (if using bananas, just add 1 tsp cinnamon) | |||
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
and zest of 1 lemon for lemon flavour |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
and 1 tsp ground ginger for ginger flavour |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie base: | |||
| 473 | ml |
almond meal
ground almonds |
* |
| 237 | ml |
palm sugar
coconut palm sugar |
* |
| 2 | medium |
eggs
or 1 ripe banana for vegan cookies |
|
| 1 | x |
sea salt
to taste |
*
|
| Cookie flavour (if using bananas, just add 1 tsp cinnamon): | |||
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
and zest of 1 lemon for lemon flavour |
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
and 1 tsp ground ginger for ginger flavour |
|
Directions
To make the cookie base, mix together the almond meal and coconut sugar, making sure not to leave any lumps.
Add the eggs (or mashed banana) and salt.
Mix well until all the ingredients combine - the mix will be quite moist.
Add your preferred flavour ingredients.
To bake, preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Line a tray with baking paper.
Moisten your hands with warm water, pick up some of the cookie mix and roll into a ball in your hands.
Place on the tray, press down with your fingers until flat.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cookies turn golden-brown around the edges.
