These raw flax-carob cookies are easy to make and super nutritious. Not only are they yummy, they are extremely efficient anti-inflammatory agents, are anti-cancer, high in fibre and good for our skin. Flaxseeds are naturally very high in the omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). These ALA’s are beneficial in treating a range of ailments, including reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, acne, arthritis, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, burns, depression and menstrual pain. Flaxseeds also have a natural laxative effect and naturally swell in the digestive tract, helping to remove the waste out of the body. Make sure to drink enough water though, otherwise they may have the opposite effect!
For this yummy snack, I used dried fruits for the sweetness and spices for the flavour. Taste the mixture after combining all together and if you want it sweeter, you can add your favorite sweetener such as honey or coconut sugar.
Ingredients
50g flaxseed
50g carob powder
5 semi-dried figs (if using hard ones, soak them before use)
1 tsp molasses
1 tbsp goji berries
1 tbsp raisin
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
a pinch of Himalayan salt
1-2 tbsp water
Put all ingredients in your food processor and blend until the mixture comes together. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Spoon the mixture into a 6x muffin tin and press with the back of the spoon. Dehydrate it or put it in the oven at the lowest setting for a few hours.
