Healthy Ginger Snap Cookies

No matter the question, cookies are the answer! And when it comes to circular sweet treats, what’s more quintessential than a good old fashioned Ginger Nut? But what if we told you there was a way you could recreate your favorite childhood lunch box snack without all the added sugar? You’re in luck, because we have a nutritious alternative that will satiate your 3:30-itis. 

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup LSA or flaxseed meal

¼ cup desiccated coconut

½ cup flaked almonds

1tsp ground cinnamon

1tsp ground ginger

Pinch each of allspice, nutmeg and cloves

2tbs liquid coconut or olive oil

2tbs runny honey

1tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 150C. Line a baking tray with baking paper

2. Combine the oats, LSA, coconut, almonds and spices in a food processor, leaving a small amount of texture. 

3. Add oil, honey and vanilla. Pulse in food processor for a few seconds to combine. Add 1-2tbs water if required, to help the mixture stick together

4. Form into 15 small cookies and place on baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.