by Holistic Nutritionist Jasmine Ouellette Dec 15

Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

Name: Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup Almond flour; 1/4 cup coconut flour; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp ground clove; 1/ tsp ginger powder; 1 tsp Baking soda; 1/4 tsp Sea salt; 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened; 1/4 cup almond butter; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 Egg (or substitute flax egg); 1 tsp vanilla; 4 tbsp monk fruit sweetener

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These almond butter paleo gingerbread cookies are a healthier twist on classic gingerbread! You’ll love the chewy texture and rich cinnamon ginger flavour of these refined sugar-free Christmas cookies!

Along with our raspberry almond butter thumbprint cookies and macadamia butter white chocolate cookies – these paleo gingerbread cookies have become a staple in our Christmas cookie rotation.

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You’ll love the rich flavour and chewy texture of these healthier holiday cookies – plus, they are paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made vegan. Best of all, you can swap almond butter for any of our single-ingredient organic nut butters – they are all equally delicious!

Nutrient Breakdown

Almond Butter - Our single-ingredient almond butter is made with organic dry-roasted almonds that are high in minerals including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Almonds are rich in healthy fats - in particular, ALA omega 3 fats - hello brain food! Almonds are also high in Vitamin E - which is a fat-soluble vitamin responsible for fighting free radicals and helping to repair damaged skin.

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How do you make a flax egg?

Flax eggs are amazing for vegan baked goods! One flax egg is made by combining 1 tablespoon ground flax with 2.5 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken, and use as an egg replacement in baked goods.

Can I swap hazelnut butter for almond butter?

This recipe should work no problem with any of your favourite organic nut butters - though we have only tested it with almond butter.

Are these paleo gingerbread cookies healthy?

Yes! They are lower in sugar, and contain healthy fats and fiber thanks to the almond butter and almond flour. We'd consider them a delicious holiday snack!

Is the "sugar" coating necessary?

It's totally optional! We used lakanto monk fruit sweetener for a sparkly, and sweet tasting coating. This sweetener is a sugar-free alternative.

Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

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Servings:

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

8 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground clove
1/ tsp ginger powder
1 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Sea salt

Wet Ingredients

1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons molasses
1 Egg (or substitute flax egg)
1 tsp vanilla

Optional "sugar" coating

4 tbsp monk fruit sweetener

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients including almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove.
In a smaller bowl, cream together the almond butter, and softened coconut oil. Then, whisk in the egg (or flax egg), vanilla extract, molasses, and maple syrup. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Place the bowl in the fridge for 10-25 minutes to cool and harden slightly.
Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Optional “sugar” coating: roll each cookie dough ball in monk fruit sweetener for a sparkly, and sweet tasting coating.
Gently flatten each cookie using a fork. Bake for 8 minutes at 350ºF, then remove from the oven and let cool. Enjoy!

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Holistic Nutritionist Jasmine Ouellette

Jasmine is the Head of Marketing & Communications at nomz, and a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner. With a background in Biology and Holistic Nutrition, Jasmine is passionate about sharing science-backed wellness information and healthy recipes to help elevate mental and physical health. Do you have a wellness topic, nutrition question, or recipe you’d like to see here on the naturally delicious blog? Drop Jazz an email and she will be sure to answer your questions in an upcoming blog post: jasmine@nomz.com

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