The holiday season has officially arrived, and you know what that means. It’s time for the scent of warm, fresh-baked cookies to fill your home! Today, I’ll be sharing three of my favorite recipes for Christmas baking.
Not only are the flavors absolutely DIVINE, but every cookie contains at least one superfood. (So you can actually feel good about indulging!)
Though you may know the word “superfood” means something healthy, do you really know how powerful superfoods are for your body? I’m sharing the power behind the cookie within each recipe, so you don’t have to feel guilty about this pleasure!
These unique cookies contain nutrient-rich Goji, Buckwheat, or Teff, all three of which have major health benefits.
Read on for three of my absolute favorite homemade cookies that are perfect for Christmas baking.
Ground pumpkin seeds give the macaroons the crunchiness, cranberries and goji berries provide splashes of color, the former for fresh acidity, the latter for a superfood kick.
The amount given is for one baking sheet.
Goji berries (also called wolfberries) are a superfood that’s received a lot of media attention in recent years. Experts consider its natural nutrient package unique as it includes extra vitamin C, E, and iron.
This small orange-red berry is said to make those who enjoy it both healthy AND happy. It’s been considered a miracle fruit in its native China for more than 2,000 years.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Goji berries are used to maintain vitality as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Did you know they’re called lucky berries in Tibet?!
The secrets of the goji berry include good eyes, a good mood, and a long life. It’s really an anti-aging miracle berry! HOWEVER, don’t overdo it with the amount of this highly effective superfood. Chinese healers use the berries as medicine, and consumption should not exceed 1 tablespoon per day (with some complete pauses from time to time).
Vanilla crescent cookies have a bit of a bad, or should I say, “crumb-y reputation”. Just working with the dough can drain your patience. Try this recipe instead; it’s genius! (And it is one of my all-time favorite recipes for Christmas baking.) The gluten-free shortcrust pastry is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth!
The pseudocereal buckwheat is gluten-free and rich in vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein.
Buckwheat is related to rhubarb and sorrel, and it’s classified in the knotweed family. It has a slightly nutty-tart flavor and has been cultivated in China for nearly 5,000 years.
Buckwheat is most known for its high-protein content. It’s also unusual for grains to contain vitamins and minerals. Buckwheat contains:
Buckwheat also has the highest content of rutin from a natural source. Rutin is one of the flavonoids that can enter the brain through the blood. Our brain benefits from its ability to improve memory and help synapses connect better.
Here’s another one of my most popular recipes for Christmas baking that will have all your guests asking for more. Feel free to share the link to these recipes with them!
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The roots of teff flour can be traced back to Ethiopia and Eritrea. Teff flour is milled from the unhulled kernels of the pseudocereal. Teff, which is also called dwarf millet, has all the advantages of whole-grain flour.
Teff flour contains:
Athletes especially appreciate the high iron content of the cereal because it helps regulate oxygen levels and can thus influence endurance. Teff’s minerals help the body recover after strenuous exercise, which is why products made from this millet flour are an excellent source of energy after sports.
Which recipe are you most excited to try?! Do you have another recipe for Christmas baking I need to test out? Let me know in the comments below or on my Instagram!
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