My personal all-time favourite cookie ever!

Imagine my delight when I figured out a clean, gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free recipe that tastes just like my Da (grandfather) used to make!

Soft in the middle with a little crunch on the outside, and full of warming spice.

This recipe is:

• Gluten-free.
• Egg-free.
• Dairy-free.
• Made with almond flour.
• Ready in about 10 minutes of baking.

What makes them good for you

• Blackstrap molasses: a source of iron, magnesium and calcium.
• Almond flour: protein, fibre, vitamin E and healthy fats, with no grains.
• Ginger and cinnamon: warming spices that add flavour without adding sugar.
• Coconut oil: a source of healthy fat.

These small extras matter in menopause, when bone health, steady energy and blood sugar balance become a bigger focus. Almond flour and blackstrap molasses make a cookie that’s a little more nourishing than the usual.

Christmas isn’t complete without the gingerbread cookie!

Want to use a different kind of flour, perhaps a nut-free one?

Baking with different flours can be very frustrating, because they can completely change how a recipe turns out. Who has time to experiment in small batches?

Luckily, I do (sometimes)! I tested this recipe with four different flours: the exact same ingredients, amounts, temperature and baking time. All that changed was the flour. The result was four totally different cookies.

Here’s the verdict, to save you time and patience in the kitchen:

• Coconut flour: very dry, crumbly batter even after a little extra water. The dough couldn’t be rolled out.
• Buckwheat flour: quite dry batter that couldn’t be rolled out. With a little extra water the cookie was less crumbly, but still pretty dry.
• Quinoa flour: the batter rolled well and the cookie held its shape, but it was a bit on the dry side. A little more oil would probably help.
• Almond flour: perfection. A moist but rollable batter and a soft cookie with a little crunch on the outside.

The winner: almond flour.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or health regimen.

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