Cherry Almond Coconut Cookies SCD safe gluten free dairy free

The use of coconut flour instead of coconut flakes makes this batch crispier than the other SCD cookies on my site. If you're looking for a crispier grain free option that packs a flavorful punch, give this a try. This is a nice protein packed sweet snack option that travels well. It's specific carbohydrate compliant as well as grain free. Gluten free and dairy free, as always. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (or omit - chocolate chips added, sparingly, for my kids in the photo, though these cookies do not need it)
• 1/4 cup organic coconut flour
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 
• 1/2 cup honey or 1/4 Cup honey + 1/4 tsp stevia liquid
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix all ingredients together and bake, on stoneware pans, at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until cookies begin to golden around edges and bottom. Let cool. I like to use a small cookie scoop to quickly pop these onto the pan, and then lightly press them down with a fork. They will cook fine without being flattened, but they do not flatten and spread out in baking so you may prefer to press them down a bit. 

Cookie Cake SCD Gluten Free Dairy Free

Here is a simple specific carbohydrate friendly cookie cake recipe, sure to please! I started off trying to create a shortbread, but what came out was not at all shortbread like. What we ended up with reminds me much more of a giant cookie cake, with a stronger likeness for the cake than the cookie! This passed the taste test of the youngest member of the family, who does not normally like grain free baking. She LOVED this dessert, and asked for a third piece! The man of the house said this would be a delightful base, layered with a mouse or other delightful fluffiness, or just topped with toasted nuts. As you can see, I added chocolate chips to part of this, which would not be SCD approved, but it is oh so yummy! If you want to add something that IS SCD approved, then use approved fruits instead. I hope you enjoy this grain free dessert!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup almond flour
• 1/4 Cup coconut flour
• 1/2 Cup softened Coconut oil, Palm shortening, or Earth Balance Butter (Earth Balance is not SCD approved, but if you are not concerned about that, it adds a wonderful butter flavor).
• 1/4 Cup honey
• 1 egg (or 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed +3 tablespoons hot water)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• fruit pieces or chocolate chips, optional

Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-35 minutes, or until golden. I used a 9" ceramic pie dish, which worked quite nicely for this batch.