Sparkleblaster’s Power Cookies

These cookies provide sustaining energy to start your day or maintain an adventure. They’re a healthy way to satisfy a treat craving. Gluten and grain free, they’re high in good fat and low in carbs, and are sweetened only with dates. May they brighten your morning and nourish your day!

• • 2 cups whole almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • generous dash of salt
  • 6-8 dried dates (to your taste)
  • 3-5 tbsp fresh ginger (to your taste)
  • 1 whole egg + 1 egg white
  • 1/4 c coconut oil

Instructions:

• Grind/food process almonds to course flour (some chunks ok)
• Stir in chia seeds and other dry ingredients
• Stir in finely chopped dates and ginger
• Mix whisked egg and coconut oil, add to dry ingredients
• Shape into ~12 cookies
• Bake at 350° for 11 minutes (flip cookies once after 8 minutes)

Each cookie contains roughly: 220 calories / 5 g carbs / 10 g protein / 3 g sugar