Raw Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 + 1/4 cups of medjool dates, pitted (high fiber)
- 1 cup raw almonds (if using sprouted almonds - leave out to dry a little before incorporating into recipe) - (high protein - weight loss aid)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (improves digestion)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (anti-cancer properties) - you can use fresh ginger as well
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (provides relief from insomnia)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cloves (anti-carcinogenic properties)
- Pinch of sea salt or Himalayan salt
Preparation
Combine almonds, and spices in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped up (no food processor? no problem - grab a hammer and bag - and go at it) ??Add dates, vanilla - blend until ball starts forming or well combined (no food processor? get ready to use your hands and really combine the ingredients in a bowl) ??Place dough on wax paper - place wax paper on bottom and top - and flatten to desired thickness and use cookie cutter! OR form into small balls
Place in fridge until serving or enjoy instantly