Turmeric cookies
“The most active component of turmeric—and responsible for many of its health benefits—curcumin is known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s been shown to influence more than 700 genes in the body, and it can inhibit both the activity and the synthesis of enzymes that cause inflammation. ”
In what has become a series I could have called, “baking with superfoods,” I now present the Turmeric Cookie … What gives with the blog posts of cookies? Honestly, I’m loving this process of learning how to use my camera, what images I like and don’t like, paired with using items in my pantry that cost me money and have not been used. Today, my eye stumbled on the bag of turmeric powder; a purchase I use only occasionally to make Turmeric Lattes (google it, they’re yummy). I have been on a turmeric kick in the last few months after learning it’s a powerful natural anti-inflammatory. Best consumed with pepper for maximum absorption, I was hoping it would be my new ibuprofen … .
Ok so no, it doesn’t work quite like that. But the power of this stuff is undeniable. So - I went in search of recipes using Turmeric and the first one that popped up was TURMERIC SUGAR COOKIES! Yes please.
HERE is the recipe I found and used.
I made one major change : instead of using all of that sugar, I only used 2/3 cup of sugar and substituted the rest with shredded coconut.
I also used coconut flour and GF 1-to-1 flour (both Bobs’s brand) instead of processed gluten-filled flour.
Next, I debated what beverage might pair well with them… . I pulled out my non-alcoholic drink stash and settled immediately on the Seedlip Citrus. As a non-drinker for the last 2 years, now going on 3, I’ve been following along with these companies making “dry” spirits- especially those who promise no sugar (or stevia or monk fruit, gross!). This one is my favorite so far. It’s not cheap- but neither is alcohol, so I figure I’m still coming out way ahead.
I added some seltzer and an orange, and stirred with my favorite drinking utensil: An Infinity Straw. Yum.
So — what’s so great about turmeric, exactly?
Well - the benefits are almost too numerous to list! But the takeaway is that it really, really helps with inflammation and oxidative damage. More HERE.
“A tablespoon of ground turmeric offers 29 calories, nearly a gram of protein, 2 grams of fiber and 6 grams of carbohydrates. It contains minerals such as manganese, phosphorus and potassium. Turmeric also contains magical nutrients — the kind that practically cast spells to keep you strong and healthy.”
