Cinnamon, nutmeg and chili stimulate the metabolism, so that the fat burning process is boosted. On the other hand they will keep you warm from the inside in the cold season, as they stimulate thermogenesis. And, due to the spices these cookies don’t need additional sweetener. The ground almonds provide you with lots of healthy fats and vegetable protein and vitamins. They are the perfect alternative to classic meal!
35 min
Ingredients for 1.5 liters (6.3 cups)
- 200g ground almonds (7 oz.)
- 50g cashew nuts (1.8 oz.)
- 1 organic orange
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (fresh or dried)
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons almond or cashewpaste (100g or 3.5 oz.) (unsweetened, no additives)
- 1 egg
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F, no convection).
- Crush cashews coarsely with a mortar or with the broad side of a large knife blade.
- Wash orange with hot water, pat dry. Grate zest finely.
- Squeeze orange.
- Mix ground almonds, crushed cashews, orange zest and orange juice with cinnamon, chili flakes, nutmeg, almond or cashewpaste and egg.
- Moisten hands and shape 12 balls. Put them on a baking parchment covered baking sheet and press them, so that they become round cookies.
- Bake cookies for approx. 25 minutes on middle rack.
