Paleo goji berry cookies

Goji berries are known as a 'super-food' and have had a lot of buzz in the health and nutrition field recently. These berries are known for their powerful anti-oxidant properties and help cure many other diseases such as diabetes. They have been enjoyed for over 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine.

I've always wanted to try some Goji berries but have been put off by how expensive they are! In health shops or health sections in supermarkets they average at around Rs 500 (10 pounds) per packet. I mentioned this to my dad and he managed to get a pack for Rs 130 in Chinatown! Apparently they are used in several soups and chicken dishes by the Chinese population! Beware though, they do taste horrible on their own, very very bitter! However they are really tasty in these cookies and complement the nuttiness of the almonds and sweetness from the honey.

Inspired from today's talk, I've made some grain free, almond, coconut and goji berry cookies.

PALEO GOJI BERRY COOKIES

• 135 g almond meal (ground almonds)
• 65 g flaked almonds
• 75 g desiccated coconut
• 40 g goji berries
• 80 g honey
• 60 ml coconut oil (or nut oil such as macadamia)
• Half teaspoon of Bicarbonate powder
• One tablespoon of water

1. Preheat your oven to 130 degrees Celsius.
2. Mix the coconut, goji berries, almond meal and flaked almonds together in a large bowl.
3. In a small saucepan or in the microwave, gently heat the honey and the oil till warm.
4. In a small dish, dissolve the bicarbonate powder in the water, whisk this mix into the warm honey and oil until it bubbles up.
5. Pour this frothy wet mix into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. If it looks slightly dry, add some more water until it all comes together nicely.
6. Form little balls and flatten onto a sheet of grease-proof paper or onto a greased baking tray. This recipe should make about 20 or so biscuits.
7. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool (they harden as they cool).

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