What’s better than cookies? Nourishing cookies that love you back and taste incredible! These Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies are made with only 7 ingredients, including our whole milk kefir for the most satisfying and fresh-baked cookie results.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole-fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant foods. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems.
Servings: 15Ingredients
- ½ cup Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 1½ cup almond butter
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add almond butter, whipped farmer cheese, coconut sugar, eggs, baking soda, and salt. Combine until dough is even.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a 1 tbsp measuring spoon, place dollops of cooking dough onto lined baking tray.
- Baking for 11 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
- Remove and allow to cool completely for a firmer texture. (cookies will be very tender straight out of the oven!)
