Tomorrow is St. Lucia, the Swedish festival of lights. Since I grew up in a town of Swedish heritage, its a tradition that I am quite familiar with. Every year the Swedish queen of lights, Santa Lucia, would visit our town, our pre-schools and elementary schools. Seeing this beautiful girl dressed in a white dress, wearing a crowd of actual candles on her head is one of the brightest memories from my childhood. While I still don’t know if the whole thing was staged and Santa Lucia and her people were actually Germans, the memory always makes me smile.

If you haven’t already had a deep love for Sweden and its traditions, then google “St. Lucia Sweden” and I guarantee that you’ll love it. The Sweds are just the coolest people on the planet and I sometimes wish I was one of them. In one of my favorite podcasts, someone said something very true recently: he said that the Germans are just not the type of people you would ask for opinions on art or food or anything related to enjoyment. We are a working people and that’s what we’re good at. We’re surrounded by countries with such an amazing sense of style of taste, but all we can do is buy style and buy taste. And I could not agree with them more, and I have not laughed so hard in a long time, I can tell you that.

But hey, with this blog, I’m at least trying to be more of a Freigeist and do more creative things. Like developing a plant-based, gluten- and refined sugar-free recipe for Swedish saffron buns, also correctly called Lussebullar or Lussekatter). These buns are traditionally eaten from St. Lucia day on December 13th until Christmas if I am not mistaken. They taste absolutely incredible, because, well they consist of yeast and bread. Need I say more? Saffron gives them their unique yellow color and raisons makes them look even prettier. Lussebullar come in all sorts of shapes and size, and you can find them in most Swedish bakeries at this time of the year. I like to imagine that all Swedish families are baking them today or tomorrow and somehow that thought makes me smile.

Lussebullar are traditionally made with wheat flour, yeast, sugar and eggs. I have made the recipe plant-based and I’ve even tried a gluten-free version. While I am not gluten-free, lots of people (including my beloved sister) are, so I’ve come up with two versions today. I obviously prefer the spelt flour version, because I like bread and I like fluffy dough. The gluten-free version is a bit denser, I can’t deny it, but it tasted just as delicious.

Heavenly for body and soul, because …

… these Lussebullar bring you a piece of Sweden into your kitchen. Instead of using white wheat flour, I used a mixture of whole-grain and type 1050 spelt flour. This way, the buns contain a lot more nutrients than white bread. Make sure to use a whole-grain gluten-free mix if you’re making these buns gluten-free. Lots of gluten-free bread mixes contain mostly cornstarch, which is basically nutrient-free. Make sure cornstarch is not the first ingredient in your gluten-free flour mix.

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Are you already in the Christmas mood? Slowly but surely, I am getting into the Christmas spirit, even though December is the most stressful month of the year. These days, I often light a candle, pause for a moment and remember the beautiful moments in December: the beautiful smells or the Christmas lights, which help to keep a sunny mood even in this dark season. Packing presents, watching a Christmas movie and nibbling on Christmas-flavored snacks is my perfect way to spend an afternoon in December. It makes me so happy when the whole apartment smells of Christmas spices and Christmas music is playing.

Do you love Christmas-inspired treats too? For those who do not feel like making a mess in the kitchen but love quick prepared and tasty snacks you can feel good about, I have this super simple, delicious recipe for Christmas-spiced roasted and caramelized almonds that will get you in a sunny disposition, too.
Ok, basically these are not real roasted almonds, but rather caramelized. Traditionally, German roasted, and caramelized almond recipes call for as much sugar as almonds. Delicious, but not really in line with my food philosophy. In this recipe, 100 g of almonds are mixed with 1 tablespoon of rice syrup and 1 tablespoon of coconut blossom sugar, which is why they contain significantly less sugar than regular roasted almonds. They are also only pan-roasted briefly so that they still contain all the health benefits like pure almonds.

I am often asked what I can recommend as healthy snacks. The first thing I always tell everyone is almonds. Almonds are really my go-to snack in every situation and year-round. Not only because you can easily transport them, but also because of their many health benefits. Especially the delicious Californian almonds*, taste fantastic because of their mild sweetness. In addition, they give you a quick energy boost, ideal for the sometimes so stressful pre-Christmas time. They keep you going between meals without weighing you down and put me in a sunny mood. They also put you in a good mood as they are sustainably grown in a very sunny area. You can definitely taste this in their sweetness and delicious flavor and I think that Californian almonds taste sweeter and more aromatic that other almonds do which is probably due to the Californian sunshine.

Almonds are heavenly for body and soul, because …

• They contain nutrients like plant protein, healthy fats and fiber which helps to stay on track.
• Pure or in combination with fresh fruits and spices a handful of almonds (28 g or approx. 23 pieces) almonds are an easy-prep snack.
• They are a nutritious, tasty and versatile snack for every season.
• They are portable, crumb-free and grease-free, making almonds perfect for on-the-go and for the office or college.
• They contain vitamin E which is one of the best antioxidants ever (in addition to Vitamin C). It protects our cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. One serving of almonds (28 g or approx. 23 pieces) already provides you with 60 % of the recommended daily dose of vitamin E.
• They are a high source of magnesium that contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue which often come up during the dark season.
• They are rich and light snack you can feel good about because they are nutrient-rich and help to tide you over to the next meal without weighing you down.

By the way, rice syrup is not only suitable for people with fructose intolerance. It is less sweet than other sugar alternatives and does not raise blood sugar levels as much as table sugar. Also, coconut blossom sugar is my favorite choice for granulated sugar because it is gentler for the blood sugar level as well. Oh, and cinnamon – yes, cinnamon is my favorite spice for blood sugar anyway. The spice which is popular during the Christmas season stabilizes the blood sugar level, so I always add a bit of cinnamon to my breakfast or – in this case – to my almonds. Therefore, these Christmas-spiced roasted and caramelized almonds are a great and delicious combination bringing a bit of Californian sun to the German winter.

Now I’m curious: are these roasted almonds known in the U.S.? Or is that a German Christmas market thing only? If my American readers could let me know in the comments below, I would be more than grateful!
So, when you smell the scent of roasted almonds on the (German) Christmas market next time, remember this delicious recipe and go make your own Christmas-inspired roasted almonds alternative with less sugar but the same pleasure.

Have fun with the recipe, happy holiday season and #SnackTheSun!

Enjoy!

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It has been three months since my cookbook hit the shelves of the German-speaking bookstores for the first time. Crazy, right? Since then, the book has already been completely sold out twice since we never expected to be so popular. Writing the book was probably the biggest challenge I’ve ever taken. In retrospect, a bachelor thesis or finals week in college felt like a joke compared to it. Gosh, how I hated the people who told me back in college that life was ten times worse than finals week. Now I’ve become one of them.

I know I’ve said this a billion times already, but I cannot thank you all enough for your support. I know that some English-speaking readers even bought the German copy, just to support me. How crazy it that?! As a big cookbook lover, I know how easily cookbooks dust in the shelves without anyone actually ever cooking out of them. I really enjoy looking at the pictures in my cookbooks, but actually cooking out of them – that rarely happens here on my side. Can you therefore imagine how incredible it must be for me to get all your photos, emails and instastories with my recipes. I mean – come on! How come you all have so much time to cook? Joking aside, I am so immensely grateful to you all for letting me take part in your lives. Seeing my recipes end up at your dinner table is beyond crazy to me.

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Do you take time to plan a new Christmas menu every year? Or are you more traditional with regards to the food you serve on Christmas Eve and the Holidays? My family definitely belongs to Type 1 and with four women and a man at the table, choosing the right menu is not always easy. It must be gluten-free for one of my sisters and preferably full of plant-power for me. My dad hardly dares to say it, but he would not say not to a little meat. Yes and one of the sisters has a bit of a sweet tooth, so dessert is a must in my family as well.

That’s why our Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve consists of many smaller dishes, which we try to prepare already on December 23rd. Here in Germany, Santa already brings presents on Christmas Eve, so that’s when all the magic happens. We also all love a big, fresh salad, as well as oven vegetables and some other vegetable side dishes. For dessert we usually keep it simple and classic with a fruit salad. But last year we had prepared small mini-crumbles, which we all enjoyed very much. That’s why they are also part of today’s Christmas menu.

New this year are delicious lentil and millet patties. Of course they do not taste like meat, but the high proportion of fried mushrooms, red onions and spices such as rosemary and thyme give them a wonderfully festive aroma. Also, our oven vegetables will get a very special twist this year in the form of Swedish Hassleback potatoes. Maximal visual outcome with minimum input. That’s ‘ma Christmas jam, everyone. By cutting into the potatoes or vegetables, they absorb the aromas of the spices and roasting way better. With delicious olive oil, rosemary and sea salt, the oven vegetables remain simple, yet festive.

My secret favorite, however, is the butternut squash. I was inspired by the simple yet incredibly tasty side dish from my last trip to South Africa. On one evening we were served cooked butternut squash with cinnamon and nutmeg. No more and no less. And since this side dish is very juicy, it perfectly complements the patties and the oven vegetables in this menu.

Heavenlyn for body and soul because…
… well, because it contains so much the concentrated plant power. The colorful salad provides plenty of vital substances such as vitamin K from the kale, which, among other things, ensures healthy bones. The butternut squash is a great source of beta-carotene, called provitamin A, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is not only important for the eyesight, but also for an intact immune system. Like all lentils, beluga lentils contain a lot of plant-based protein as well as dietary fibers that keep us full for longer. Millet contains magnesium, which is important for our muscles and nervous system, but also iron, which is essential for oxygen transport in the blood. A little bit of vitamin B5 is also found in millet (4% in 100 g millet). The beauty vitamin B5 promotes, among other things, beautiful skin, hair and nails and counteracts stress.

Well, did you feel like a little different Christmas dinner? If you still need some inspiration, then I have the following ideas for you:
– stuffed butternut squash with lentils and kale
– sweet potato parsnip soup with truffled popcorn (so good!)
– festive roasted Brussels sprouts with pumpkin and pecans
– heavenly spiced apple red cabbage
– lentil loaf with cranberry sauce

I hope I could inspire you to try some of today’s dishes this Holiday season.

Lynn

What to prepare the day before:
– the dressing for the salad
– roast the hazelnuts (or you can buy roasted nuts or almonds to save time)
– chop the almonds for the crumbles
– remove the seeds from the pomegranate
– cook millet and beluga lentils
– prepare the cranberry sauce
– free the kale from the stalk

For the winter mini-crumbles:

For the winter kale salad:

For the cinnamon-roasted butternut squash

For the Hassleback-style oven-roasted vegetables:

For the lentil-millet patties with cranberry sauce:

Bon Appetit and Merry Christmas!

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Healthy Christmas Bakery Swaps:

• Coconut blossom sugar: to be used like normal sugar but with a slightly caramel taste. Coconut blossom sugar is not per se healthier than other alternatives, but it does not allow the blood sugar level to spike as quickly as regular sugar does.
  
• (Whole Grain) Rice Syrup: The best choice for fructose-intolerant people and for others, rice syrup is a good choice because it does not raise blood sugar levels that much.
• Maple Syrup: Maple syrup does not necessarily contain less sugar, but at least a few more minerals. Its strong caramel note is e.g. great for speculoos.
• Birch sugar: great as a powdered sugar substitute (for example for decoration). However, it works in larger quantities laxative and is not tolerated by all people. Therefore, I use it only for decoration purposes.
• Mashed banana or apple sauce: for me the healthiest of all sugar substitutes, as bananas and apples exist in their natural form in nature and do not need to be extracted industrially. I like apple sauce and banana mush to sweeten cakes especially.

Cow’s milk alternatives:

You can use any plant-based milk instead of cow’s milk in Christmas recipes 1:1. I love the subtle sweetness of oat milk, but almond or hazelnut milk works especially well in Christmas bakings.

Butter alternatives:

• Extra-virgin coconut oil: I love coconut oil and therefore use it in many recipes. If you’re scared of coconut oil because you’ve recently seen some particular video, then I recommend reading this article by Wellcuisine. Coconut oil is not necessarily healthier than other fats, but it’s also not damaging. As with everything: it depends on the quantity you consume. Chosing high-quality coconut oil is therefore of the utmost importance.
  
• Nut butter: my favorite alternative for cookies. Almond flavor tastes great in cookies. However, it can only be used in recipes that contain soft butter in the original, as almond cream is relatively fluid at room temperature.

Why I don’t eat margarine (vegan butter):

Wheat flour alternatives:

• Ground Nuts: Traditionally, the Christmas bakery uses a lot of ground nuts anyways – which is great! Since nuts contain lots of nutrients and fiber, they are also my favorite alternative to wheat flour. Go crazy with almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts.
  
• Buckwheat flour: Not everyone likes the taste of buckwheat flour, but I love it! Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free, contains various nutrients and is easy to process into cookies and cakes. Make sure to use certified gluten-free flour when purchasing, as some buckwheat flour is produced in gluten-processing factories and may be contaminated.
  
• Brown rice flour: A fine flour that I always use in combination with arrowroot starch (or other starch) and other gluten-free flours.
  
• Arrow root powder: Starch loosens up the gluten-free dough and makes it fluffier. I like to use arrowroot powder because it is not as strongly processed as corn or potato starch.
• Gluten-free baking mixes: due to the gluten-free hype, there are lots of ready-to-use gluten-free baking mixes on the market. The problem with many of these is the high proportion of starch (starch acts like white flour in the body by causes the blood sugar level to rise faster). I recommend buying from companies that do not have starch on first or second position in the ingredients list. My favorites are Alnavit or Bauckhof.
• Whole-grain spelt flour: not gluten-free, but a better alternative to wheat flour. If you are not gluten-sensitive, whole-grain spelt flour is the best choice for baking Christmas cookies.

Egg alternatives:

• Chia egg: one ground tablespoon of chia seeds mixed with three tablespoons of water replaces an egg in the vegan Christmas bakery. You need to let it sit for about 10 minutes before incorporating it into the cookies dough.
  
• Flax egg: Just like with the chia eggs, mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseed with two to three tablespoons of water to make a flax egg. Personally, I find the binding power of chia eggs better than flax eggs, but flax is the more eco-friendly choice.
  
• No egg: many recipes do not even need eggs to work. It all depends on the recipe on the texture of the dough.

Healthy cinnamon and almond stars

Healthy almond & cinnamon stars

“What a fantastic recipe. Delicious and so easy and quick. My son loves these! I didn’t have vanilla power so substituted with 1 tsp vanilla essence and the consistency was perfect. Love the chewy almond texture.” Niki

Healthy gingerbread cookies

“Dear Lynn, thanks for this great recipe! I have a histamine intolerance and cooking and baking is always a special challenge. But I tolerate your healthy speculum excellently and even I have something to snack on during the Christmas season! And then they taste great too … I’ve already tried the cinnamon stars – but did not have enough almonds and then filled the rest with ground pumpkin seeds, which tastes really great! I’m really thankful for your many great recipes. Keep it up! Best regards, Alma”

Healthy vanilla crescent cookies

“Hi Lynn, what an amazing recipe. We’ve baked these cookies a lot last December with our kids. Thank you! Martina”

Healthier German Stollen “Christmas bread”

“Hello, I have one question..Is it possible to make one big stolen? I’m worried it would turn out too dry, because it is from whole spelt flour? But…I did made little ones a week ago and the recipe is just fantastic. We all love it. Thank you! ” Nina

Chocolate crescent cookies

Healthy Christmas Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies

Gingerbread energy balls

Healthier Choco-Crossies

Not really cookies, but these cakes are also Christmassy and delicious:

Spiced apple chocolate cake:

Chai Waffles

Healthy Mince Pies

Wishing you all a lovely and not so stressful Christmas time!

xx Lynn

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It doesn’t always have to be cookies. With this in mind, I thought about my November column during an autumn walk. My blog already features healthier Speculatius, cinnamon stars and two kinds of vanilla croissants. The classics. But I wanted to find alternatives to the classics for my column. Stefanie of OhhhMhhh contributed to the idea of the waffles. Her love for energy balls also inspired me to create these Christmas energy balls. And the Choco Crossies are one of those sweets I always loved as a child. With some coarse sea salt on top, they’re definitely a hit.
What’s really great: all recipes are so incredibly simple, you will laugh at me. But that’s exactly what we need in December. Simple, uncomplicated recipes that naturally sweeten the Christmas season. Speaking of sweetening: of course all recipes are free of household sugar and sweetened only with dates, maple syrup or coconut blossom sugar. Nevertheless, they taste as delicious as their conventional counterparts. The waffles, for example. I already imagine how you bake them together with your children or your dearest friends, then maybe quickly clean the shoes for Nikolas tradition (is that only a thing in Germany?)  or watch a Christmas classic like “The Holidays”. Oh wow. Am I ready for Christmas.

And the Christmas energy balls. There is no easier or faster way to make gingerbread. I hope to get as many photos on Instagram as I did with the first set of energy balls I shared. Since then, not a day has passed without being sent a great picture of you. The christmasy Energy Balls are my favorite of all three recipes. They taste just like gingerbread. The dates make them just sweet enough, the apple chips give them an unexpected crunch and the gingerbread spice gives the balls a dreamlike Christmas taste. By the way, I also rolled the balls in raw cacao. This gives them a slightly bitter note on the first bites, which is then quickly transformed into a heavenly sweetness. For children I’d rather leave out the cacao coat, but for us adults it’s just mhhh.

The Choco-Crossies are one of my secretly beloved sweets from childhood. For me Choco-Crossies are one of those things that you never buy yourself, but always love to nibble on when you’re invited to a friend’s home or party. Homemade Choco-crossies can also be spiked with other healthier ingredients such as almond sticks. You can also make the chocolate yourself, if you like. Of course you can also use bought dark chocolate. Whatever is your jam.

So why are the cookies and waffles good for us? Well, on the one hand, you should definitely listen to your favourite Christmas music during the preparation. That will instantly result in a more relaxed  you. Also, none of the recipes contain refined sugar, but healthier sugar alternatives and only a little of them. Because also alternative sources of sugar are to be enjoyed in moderation.

But the true health aspect of these recipes is that we enjoy them together with our loved ones. Because with all the talk about superfoods, nutrients and time-for-me, we often forget how important social contacts are for our well-being. Time with your loved ones is a big pillar of a healthy lifestyle.

If you’re looking for even healthier biscuits, take a look at last year’s healthy Spekulatius, vanilla crescent cokies, chocolate vanilla crescents, cinnamon stars or Rudolph cookies. Oh yes, I also have a healthier Stollen on the blog. It’s one of the most traditional german recipes, which you should definitely give a try. It’s really heavenly!

I wish you all a lovely pre-Christmas season and hope that you can enjoy it to the fullest.

xx
Lynn

Enjoy!

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Brussels Sprouts. Pumpkin. Pecans.

That’s my “secret” whenever I want to surprise someone with a simple yet delicious meal. Well, actually it’s more of a side dish, but combined with a delicious salad and quinoa, it may very well serve as a main dish.

I served this combo to friends that we had for dinner yesterday, and even though they thought they didn’t like brussels sprouts, they ate it all. Happens all the time, I secretly wanted to say.

This dish is the perfect addition to any Christmas buffet as it can be enjoyed by anyone – health-conscious or not. The combination of crunchy sweet & satly brussels sprouts paired with the sweet pumpkin and the caramel-like pecans is absolutely insane. I first ate a dish similar to this in the United States at Thanksgiving, and I have been wanting to recreate it ever since.

If you’re allergic to pecans, you can swap them for any other kind of nut or even pumpkin seeds. However, if you can have nuts, then pecans are definitely your best bet this Christmas.

Speaking about Christmas. Do you know the Christmas feast dilemma? We’re not a family of traditions, so we have something different for Christmas every year. Partly because we love food so much, and partly because we all have different taste. You have my dad who wants the traditional German dishes, my sister who is the biggest raclette fan, my other sister who has special dietary requirements and then my mom and I who want anything but ordinary. So last year we made one of Jamie Oliver’s dishes from his book “Superfoods”, which wasn’t a big hit with the others unfortunately. This year will be more relaxed with a miso salmon soup, and lots of delicious winter salads and sides such as these winter roasted brussels sprouts.

How to survive the Christmas festivities in a healthy way

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately, and I have to be honest: I don’t think Christmas is the time to stress about food and health. For me, Christmas is not about the food, but about spending time with your loved ones, destressing, recharging those batteries before another year knocks on the door. My family always goes for a run in the mornings, no matter what the weather, so we got the exercise part covered together. Then we like to have a long breakfast with lots of oats, granola and fruit, so we usually skip lunch anyways. For dinner, we try to incorporate as many fresh veggies as possible, so it’s not really like you have to be afraid of food komas.

My tip is always to prepare something healthy and delicious yourself and then bring it along if you’re invited for lunch/coffee/dinner. The host will greatly appreciate it, if he or she does not have to think about all the guest’s dietary restrictions, which can be quite overwhelming. And instead of saying, “I’ll bring this vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free salad”, you could just say “I’m bringing a winter roasted brussels sprouts salad with pumpkin, pecans and maple-dressing.” Do you hear the difference? Exactly. Sometimes it’s the choice of words that make the difference.

Do you have any tips to survive the upcoming Christmas madness? Let me know in the comments below.

Enjoy!

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Christmas is a wonderful time full of joy and secrets.

But do you know the secret behind what makes Christmas so special?

MOMS.

Moms, working their asses off. Cooking, wrapping, decorating, and shopping.

Unfortunately, this quote is not by me, I took it from the movie, Bad Moms 2, which is all about the Bad Moms breaking free this Christmas and doing what they enjoy. If you’re looking for a feel-good movie with your girlfriends, go see this movie. It has some awesome lignes such as:

Moms don’t enjoy, they give joy. That’s how being a mom works.

I know, I am not a mother, but I nevertheless know that my mom also worked her butt off to give us the best Christmas festivities every year. I don’t know how she did it, but she always managed to bake the christmas bread in time, set-up the tree and create a five-star Christmas menu for the entire family all while looking faboulous. Oh and of course she also baked cookies with us. For about a minute – then we got distracted and she had to cut out kilos of cookie dough all by herself.

Today I know, how much work Christmas cookies mean, so I brought you this easy peasy Christmas thumprint cookies recipe with homemade raspberry jam. No cutting out. No unhealthy ingredients. No stress. Too good to be true? Well, you’re welcome.

The cookies are made with whole-grain spelt flour (or buckwheat flour for a gluten-free option), peanut butter, ground almonds, flax seeds, a bit of honey and coconut oil. Add a bit of gingerbread spice for a Christmassy taste, and you’re good to go. What makes these cookies awesome, however, is the homemade raspberry jam filling. No refined sugars, no additives, but still so delicious. The secret to the jam are flax seeds, who make it thicken. The only downside to my version is that it’s not a preserved jam, so you need to eat it quickly.

You can easily enjoy these cookies with a mug of healthy hot superfood chocolate or some hot mulled beetroot juice.

Have a wonderful second Advent!

xx

Lynn

Enjoy!

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Are you in Christmas mood yet? With the first snow of the season, I could not be more excited that it’s finally December!

If you’re not in Christmas mode yet, then this recipe will hopefully help you get you into that Christmas spirit.

But before I continue, I’d like to thank all of you for just being awesome!My Christmas get-together on December 10th was sold out after a day, and the waiting list is already filled with many beautiful souls. Santa came early this year – at least for me! Thank you all for your lovely support – it means the world to me!

I am beyond excited to meet so many of you face-to-face for the first time! It will be an afternoon full of joy and lots of Christmas cookies. I’m excited to meet you all, and to hear your feedback on the blog and perhabs even points of potential improvement. It’ll be amazing!

Ok, back to these healthy christmas cookies. Before you mention it in the comments: I am well aware that they look a little bit strange. We all know what they remind us of – but, come on people, it’s Christmas cookies! There is nothing more innocent than that, ok?

Good, so now that we’ve covered the uncomfortable part, let’s go back to talking Christmas. If you were to get a glimpse into my kitchen these past days, then it’s very likely that you would have seen me dancing, baking and singing at the same time.

Here are my current top 3 Christmas songs:

1. “You make it feel like Christmas” by Gwen Stefanie und Sexiest Man Alive Blake Shelton (haha)
2. “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson
3. “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande

If you didn’t know it before, then you know it now: I have the worst taste in music. I’m all about that mainstream pop – gimme all the Taylor Swift, Ed Sheran and Maroon 5. Anyone else with me?

So these cookies by the way – total Christmas winners. They are so easy to make, plant-based, gluten-free (option), refined sugar free, AND delicious. You also won’t have to roll out any batter or cut out anything. Just use your fingers to form little cresents and that’s it. Easy! And then you’ll whip up some homemade white chocolate and sprinkle it on top. No biggy.

These cookies are the perfect Christmas treat as they are only made with ingredients that are good for your body. Almonds are an amazing beauty vitamin, so you might want to call these cookies “glow cookies”, flax seeds provide some skin boosting omega-3 fatty acids and maple syrup adds the little extra touch of subtle sweetness. It’s Christmas magic, you guys!

Have a wonderful first week of December!

Enjoy!

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