Cookies are a must at Christmas time, aren't they? This delicious recipe for chocolate spice biscuits shows that they can also be healthy. Gluten-free, lactose-free and, as always, RESET suitable. It's okay to eat it twice.
Done in: 40 minutes
Chocolate spice cookies
Chocolate cookies are a must at Christmas time. But they are always a real treat! Healthy, gluten-free, lactose-free and, as always, RESET suitable. It's okay to eat them twice.
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minutesIngredients
40 g Cocoa (approx. 4 tbsp)
200 g ground almonds/nuts of your choice< /span>
2 TL Speculoos spice (or spice of your choice: Cardamom, anise, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, pepper)
1 Prise Prise Salt
100 g Dates, pitted
2 Eggs
100 g Dark chocolate, from 80% cocoa content
2 EL Coconutöl, e.g.E.g. COCOCO
Chili flakes to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 160°C fan.
- Mix all dry ingredients (cocoa, nuts, spices) and a small pinch of salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Heat the water in a small saucepan;Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl in a bain-marie. Then mix into the dry ingredients.
- Place the eggs in a tall bowl, mix with the dates and also mix into the batter. Mix until a homogeneous dough is formed. Separate small portions from the dough and shape into balls with your hands. Sprinkle with chilli flakes as desired and press down a little.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the balls on it. While the oven is preheating, cool the cookies in the refrigerator.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, the center should still be soft.
Notes
- Tip: As an alternative to chili flakes, you can use pistachio kernels, for example
Artgerechte Food Facts
Cocoa contains a variety of neurotransmitters that promote the release of mood-enhancing substances in the body. Tryptophan, for example, stimulates the production of the happiness hormone serotonin. In addition, the very high magnesium content has a relaxing and relaxing effect on muscles and nerves. Cocoa also contains antioxidants, calcium, iron and unsaturated fatty acids.
Chocolate with a cocoa content of over 75% can help to normalize energy levels. The high serotonin content has a mood-enhancing effect and promotes hormone regulation.
Spices generally have an anti-inflammatory effect, stimulate the metabolism and can regulate insulin levels. They are a great way to integrate food diversity into your daily diet. Their intense smell and taste stimulates the appetite when cooking, but also leads to a quicker feeling of satiety when eating.
Almonds have a high calorie density, but are very healthy. The carbohydrates in almonds and also in nuts are only released slowly during digestion. Almonds contain a lot of vegetable protein and have an antioxidant effect.
Dates are a natural source of sweetness and belong to the drupe family. They are a fast energy supplier for muscles and brain. The amino acid tryptophan it contains stimulates the production of serotonin and melatonin, which promotes a good night's sleep. Dates are also rich in vitamins and minerals and have an antioxidant effect. The reddish color comes from beta carotene (i.e. provitamin A), which can regulate cell growth in the body.
Eggs are a great source of protein and have a firm place in a species-appropriate diet. They are a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and contain numerous vitamins, such as vitamins A, B, D and E. (Please note: animal products are only species-appropriate if the animal has also been kept and fed in a species-appropriate manner.)
Chili contains capsaicin, which has very positive properties on blood sugar levels, blood clotting and the defense against free radicals.
Coconut is a very good and species-appropriate source of energy.
