Grain Free Gingerbread Men

Looking for crispy, gluten-free gingerbread men to create this season? We've got the perfect grain-free version for you!

Delicious with a warm, spiced, hot chocolate!

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond meal
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 4 Medjool dates
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice

What to do

1. Combine almond meal, dates and all of the spices in a food processor. Process until combined.
2. Add coconut oil, maple syrup and egg. Process again until a soft dough forms.
3. Remove the dough and roll flat between 2 pieces of parchment paper (about 1/8 inch).
4. Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Preheat oven to 300 °F (150 °C)
6. Cut out into shapes with a gingerbread cutter and place cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake at for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and cool.