Ginger Is A Year-Round "Yes!": Ginger Protein Doodles

  

These cookies are spicy and delicious. I use a little protein powder and hearty spelt to make them filling, too. If you don’t know, spelt is a great baking substitute if traditional wheat is hard on your stomach, and you enjoy nutty, hearty alternatives. They’re a perfect snack to have for the afternoon crash or late-night craving, and I think they’re great with breakfast, too. 

Ginger Protein Doodles

In a large bowl, whisk:

1 cup of all purpose or gluten-free flour

¾ cup of spelt flour*

1/3 cup of plain protein powder

1 teaspoon of baking soda

½ teaspoon of baking powder

1 teaspoon of ground ginger

¼ teaspoon of cinnamon

¼ teaspoon of cloves

 

In a separate bowl, whisk:

1/3 cup of melted ghee (or butter)

½ cup of sugar

1/3 cup of molasses

1 egg

2 tablespoons of milk, cream or dairy-free creamer

1 teaspoon of ginger paste

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

 

Stir blended liquids into dry ingredients until a thick dough forms. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water, if needed, to bring together. Chill 30 minutes. Roll into 1 tablespoon balls and bake on parchment-lined cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.

*Spelt contains gluten