Love To Bake? Here Is the Jack(fruit) of All Trades

Luke Coutinho - Priyanka Vithlani (Meal Planning Analyst)
This superfood cookie is loaded with the goodness of jackfruit flour. It has 40% fewer carbohydrates and four times higher fiber than a cup of wheat flour, giving it a double bind placebo effect with its glucose-lowering effects. Add a punch of protein, iron, and manganese to it using sattu flour. Every bite has loads of nutrition, making it a clear crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10 Cookies
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sattu flour
  • 1/4 cup jackfruit flour
  • 1/4 cup sesame and ground flax powder
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seed powder
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 3 tbsp jaggery powder organic
  • 2 tbsp A2 organic ghee
  • 2 tsp cold-pressed virgin coconut oil
  • 1 tsp fennel powder/cardamom powder
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix ghee, oil, and jaggery powder.
  • Whisk until light and fluffy.
  • Add fennel seeds or cardamom powder and salt.
  • Drop in the sattu flour, jackfruit flour, grated coconut, pumpkin seed powder, and flax powder.
  • Mix gently. Avoid kneading.
  • If you knead it, the cookie will turn out to be chewy.
  • Just mix and gather.
  • Preheat the oven to 170 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Roll out into thick chapatis and cut into cookie shapes.
  • Use a fork to make insertions into the cookie.
  • Since we are not using any raising agent, the insertions will help make the cookie soft and crunchy.
  • Place the greased tray and bake at 170 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the top browns a little.
  • Allow the cookie to cool down.
  • Relish and enjoy.

Power tips and variations

  • We can alternate jackfruit flour with raw banana flour too.
  • Add chopped nuts if they suit you.

Notes

The tropical jackfruit contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • The high-fiber content in jackfruit and the lower glycemic load make it a treat to relish for those who have diabetes too.
  • Adding sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and ground flax makes it rich in phytochemicals, calcium, magnesium, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Explore more cookie recipes here.
- Pumpkin drop cookies
- Homemade ginger cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 2.5gFat: 3g
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No-Bake Almond Cookies

Luke Coutinho - Priyanka Vithlani (Meal Planning Analyst)
Crunchy and crisp on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside is equal to a warm and cozy Almond cookie. Made with simple ingredients including protein-rich almond butter, gluten-free oat flour, and dates as a natural sweetener, these are the perfect dessert and snack to devour with moderation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10 Cookies
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Soak dates in hot water for 15 minutes.
  • Don't discard the reserved liquid.
  • Blend the dates into a food processor until smooth.
  • Add the date mixture and the other ingredients to a bowl and mix them.
  • Roll into about 1-inch balls.
  • Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Store in airtight containers.

Tips and variations

  • If the mixture is too thick to process, add a tablespoon or 2 of the reserved liquid to get into the desired consistency.

Power tips and variations

  • You can alternate dates with figs when unavailable.
  • You can use peanut butter in place of almond butter if it suits you.
  • Use raw banana flour or amaranth flour when steel cuts are unavailable.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

  • Using almond butter and powdered almonds makes it rich in Vitamin E and magnesium and antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols.
  • The resistant starch and good microbes present in steel-cut oats do all the marvelous work in your body like maintaining optimum digestive health, controlling and boosting your serotonin levels, keeping disease-causing bacteria at bay, and strengthening your immune function. 70% of your immunity lies in your gut.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 2.5gFat: 5.2g
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