Recipe of the Month: Low Sugar Reindeer Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup applesauce or apple purée
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 6 dates
• ¼ cup boiling water
• 60g melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 cup ground almonds
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg

Prep

1. Add the chia seeds to the applesauce and leave for 20 minutes. These should begin to gel.
2. Plates the dates in the small bowl and soak in boiling water. Drain the dates after 20 minutes

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius
2. In a food processor place the dates, chia seeds, melted butter and vanilla. Blitz well until a smooth paste is formed.
3. In a bowl place all the remaining dry ingredients and whisk until everything is well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients from the food processor into the dry.
5. Mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms, then transfer onto a floured board and knead until the dough becomes smooth.
6. Roll out to 5mm thick and cut out any shapes you want. Place cookies onto a tray lined with baking paper.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 15-25 minutes until golden brown.
8. Decorate with any icing, smarties, or any fruit you have on hand!

Here’s another kid-friendly recipe you might like: Pasta Salad

This nutritious pasta salad recipe is full of delicious vegetables! This month, make this easy and delicious supper with your family.