Tahini Cookies

From the desk of Lisa, the Functional Nutrition Foodie…

 2 tbsp ground flax – soak in vanilla paste (1 tbsp) and 5 tbsp of water for 10 mins

Once soaked, add in…

½ cup of tahini (protein) butter

½  cup of tigernut flour

¼ cup of coconut sugar + 2 tbsp of organic maple syrup

2 tsp of baking powder (squeeze 1tbsp of lemon juice on top of powder)

Once the above is mixed, add & fully stir together…

¼ to ½ cup of shredded coconut (sulphite-free)

1/2 cup of dark chocolate chipits

¼ tsp of sea salt

Roll into balls and flatten or leave as a ball – your choice!

Bake at 350 for 15 mins on parchment paper

Makes a lovely firm protein snack. Let cool.

Contains good fat, protein, and fibre. The healthy snack.

Note: coconut sugar is a healthier sugar option that can be substituted 1:1 with regular sugar. It contains fibre so it absorbs slower translating into a slow and stable rise in blood sugar vs. quick uptake seen in a high glycemic response in regular can sugars, etc. Sesame butter reduces triglycerides too! A heart-healthy protein snack packed with energy. For further fat content and energy sustainability, experiment and chop some macadamia nuts into the mixture. In addition, chop some dates and add to the mixture as well for additional fibre.

Further note: Tigernut flour can be purchased from Amazon.ca. This is a paleo flour that is nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory.