Description
Whip up a batch of these AIP digestive biscuits and then pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy. They are delicious, even if you are not on an AIP diet.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups cassava flour (150 g)
- 1 cup tigernut flour (100 g)
- 1/3 cup sweet potato starch (40 g)
- 2 tbsp gelatin (12 g)
- 1 tbsp pomegranate powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (50 g)
- 3 tbsp coconut milk (40 g)
- 3 tbsp coconut water (50 g)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cassava flour, tigernut flour, sweet potato starch, gelatin, pomegranate powder (if using), ginger powder, cinnamon, and ground turmeric.
- Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the melted coconut oil, coconut milk, and coconut water to the dry ingredients.
- Combine with your hands until you form a compact ball of dough.
Shape the Cookies
- Roll the Dough:
- Place the dough on a flat surface between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the Cookies:
- Use a round cookie cutter to create circles from the dough.
- Optional: Decorate the cookies with a stencil to create little flowers, or use a toothpick to make designs by hand, or leave them plain.
Bake the Cookies
- Prepare for Baking:
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Texture Tip: To recreate the grainy texture of traditional digestive biscuits, use coarsely ground cassava flour, such as Yoki Cassava Flour.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Customization: Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference. Adding a bit more cinnamon or ginger can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish