Here’s a healthy and delicious tiger nut gingerbread cookie recipe you’ll love

12/13/2024 / By HRS Editors

Opt for homemade desserts using organic ingredients to enjoy sweet treats while maintaining a healthy diet.
Organic tiger nut flour is nutrient-dense, low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making it a superfood for digestive health and overall well-being.
Organic brown flaxseeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and lignans, supporting overall wellness.
Organic vanilla bean powder can reduce sugar intake and enhance sweetness naturally while providing antioxidants and a versatile flavor for recipes.
Prioritize pure, organic vanilla products to avoid synthetic additives and ensure maximum health benefits.

If you’re torn between giving yourself and your family sweet treats and wanting to make healthier food choices, you can have your cake (or cookie) and eat it too by following a balanced diet and making desserts at home using organic ingredients.

For example, instead of buying gingerbread cookies that may be full of added sugar and other harmful additives, you can make a healthier alternative like tiger nut gingerbread cookies. Keep reading for a recipe that uses ingredients such as organic tiger nut flour, organic brown flaxseed and organic vanilla bean powder.

These natural, nutrient-rich ingredients aren’t just tasty. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help improve your health and wellbeing. (h/t to Health.ClevelandClinic.org)

Organic tiger nut flour: A nutrient-dense staple

Tiger nuts, despite their name, are actually tubers that have been celebrated for centuries for their diverse nutritional profile. These small, earthy roots are low in calories but high in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them a superfood worth adding to your diet.

A 1/4-cup serving of organic tiger nut flour provides approximately 120 calories, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of fat, 10 grams of fiber and 9 grams of sugar.

The flour is also high in essential minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, which help support your overall well-being.

Organic tiger nut flour is versatile and can be used in a range of recipes, from baked goods to porridge. Its nutty flavor and comforting texture make it an excellent alternative to wheat flour for those following gluten-free or nut-free diets.

By incorporating organic tiger nut flour into your meals, you can enjoy a delicious, nutrient-packed treat that also helps support optimal digestive health.

Organic brown flaxseed: An omega-3 powerhouse

Organic brown flaxseed is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants. Flaxseed is known for its ability to support overall well-being.

One tablespoon of organic brown flaxseed contains 55 calories, 3 grams of carbs, 2.8 grams of fiber and 4.3 grams of fat. It is especially high in soluble and insoluble fiber, making it an effective tool for supporting optimal digestive health and regularity.

Flaxseed also contains a good amount of protein. The star nutrient in flaxseed is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid that can support good health. When consumed, the body converts ALA into other important types of omega-3s.

Additionally, flaxseed is rich in lignans, a type of phytonutrient that has been linked to good overall health.

Organic vanilla beans: A healthful and versatile addition to recipes

Vanilla, the beloved flavoring agent renowned for its pleasing taste and soothing aroma, offers several health benefits. Recent studies suggest that organic vanilla bean powder not only adds a touch of elegance to your favorite recipes but may also play a role in promoting healthier eating habits.

Vanilla, derived primarily from the Vanilla planifolia orchid, is grown in various parts of the world, with Madagascar leading global production.

Of particular interest is the potential of organic vanilla bean powder to help reduce added sugar intake.

Recent studies have shown promising results. A 2020 study involving 129 young adults found that adding vanilla aroma to sugary drinks enhanced the perceived sweetness, suggesting a possible natural way to reduce sugar content in beverages.

This indicates that organic vanilla bean powder may be a valuable ingredient in the quest for healthier, lower-sugar alternatives.

The health benefits of organic vanilla bean powder extend beyond its sugar-reducing properties. Vanilla contains compounds like vanillin and antioxidants, which may help support good health.

Organic vanilla bean powder is also incredibly versatile ingredient. You can add a dash to smoothies, sprinkle it over coffee drinks or use it in baked goods like cakes and cookies.

Its unique flavor and aroma can enhance a wide range of dishes, making it a must-have in any pantry.

When purchasing vanilla products, look for pure and organic options. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that pure vanilla extract must contain 13.35 ounces of vanilla beans per gallon of liquid.

Opt for products that contain only vanilla bean extract and alcohol, avoiding synthetic vanillin and additives. (Related: Prepper recipes: How to make artisan pretzel bread.)

Where to buy organic ingredients for baking and cooking

The Health Ranger Store is here to help you boost your intake of essential nutrients and find healthier ingredients for your favorite dishes. That’s why we’re proud to introduce different clean, lab-verified and healthy food options such as Organic Tiger Nut Flour, Organic Brown Flaxseed and Organic Vanilla Bean Powder.

Tiger Nut flour is a starchy flour that contains absolutely no nuts, grains, or gluten, which makes it the perfect solution for those who are sensitive to certain foods or simply prefer to avoid these food substances. Additionally, tiger nut flour is also much healthier and more nutrient-dense than most regular all-purpose flours.

The Health Ranger Store understands how difficult it can be to find an ideal flour that works best for those with dietary restrictions or preferences, which is why we’re thrilled to bring you one of the world’s best gluten-free flours. Health Ranger Select Organic Tiger Nut Flour is thoroughly lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. It is also USDA-organic, Kosher-certified, vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, laboratory-verified and China-free.

We also offer Health Ranger Select Organic Brown Flaxseed, one of the richest plant sources of omega-3s and other nutrients.

We have carefully selected our growers and tested each production lot for heavy metals. Organic Brown Flaxseed from the Health Ranger Store is organic and free of GMOs.

Vanilla beans are relatively expensive compared to other condiment spices due to their labor-intensive cultivation and curing process. This is why many cheap vanilla flavorings are rampant on the market today, and many of them contain synthetic flavors, preservatives and additives.

To help you enjoy the authentic taste and aroma of vanilla beans, the Health Ranger Store is thrilled to bring you our new Groovy Bee® Organic Vanilla Bean Powder.

Delicious and aromatic, our organic vanilla bean powder is a great alternative to conventional vanilla extract products. Our high-quality Organic Vanilla Bean Powder is made from high-quality dried vanilla beans that are ground into a fine powder.

It provides a rich, aromatic flavor unmatched by conventional vanilla extracts without the need for alcohol or other preservatives.

Tiger nut gingerbread cookie recipe

Once you have your ingredients, try making a batch of tiger nut gingerbread cookies for the holidays.

Ingredients:

1 Cup HRS Tiger Nut Flour
1/2 Cup cassava flour
1/4 Cup HRS Organic Brown Flaxseed
1/4 Cup HRS Organic Coconut Palm Sugar
1/3 Cup HRS Organic Butter Powder
1/3 Cup + 2 tablespoons milk of choice
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/4 Teaspoon HRS Pink Himalayan Salt Fine Ground

Optional spices:

1 Teaspoon HRS Organic Vanilla Bean Powder
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Add in your milk of choice and mix well.
Flatten the dough on a sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet on top of the dough and roll the dough until it is 1/4″ thick.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Transfer the shapes to a lined baking sheet.
Place the cookies in the oven and bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool. Decorate with icing.

Visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store to find more lab-verified prepping products for your stockpile. You can also visit Superfood.news to browse other superfoods that you can add to your recipes.

Watch the video below to learn how Organic Flaxseed can support your overall well-being.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.