Gingerbread Cookies: Gluten-Free, Raw, Quick and Easy
(Freezer Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup almonds, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup chia gel (chia seeds soaked in water overnight)
• 10-20 drops liquid stevia or 1/8 teaspoon green powdered stevia
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 2/3 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/3 teaspoons cloves
• pinch sea salt

Directions:

1. Process nuts and chia gel with stevia, salt and spices in food processor until they are completely chopped. Mixture should be a little coarse and should hold together. If needed, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.
2. Roll or press dough onto non-stick sheets and use cookie cutters to make into desired sizes of gingerbread people.
3. Place in freezer until they are firm.

Personal Note: This recipe is adapted from page 69 of Healthy Holiday Traditions: Nourishing Recipes for Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Celebrations by Dr.  Ritamarie L.