Cecilia Wong, 5th & Glow — 18 November 2024
🎄 Holiday Cookie Makeover: Beauty-Boosting Collagen Snickerdoodles 🍪
'Tis the season for cookies! But instead of sugar-loaded treats that can cause breakouts and inflammation, try these beauty-boosting snickerdoodles that support glowing skin while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- For the Cookies:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 scoops unflavored collagen peptides
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey
- For the Coating:
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix almond flour, collagen, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk egg, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and honey.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
5. Mix coating ingredients in a small bowl.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
7. Place on a baking sheet and gently flatten.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Beauty Benefits:
Collagen peptides: Support skin elasticity and hydration
Almond flour: Rich in vitamin E for skin repair
Coconut oil: Provides healthy fats for supple skin
Cinnamon: Natural anti-inflammatory properties
💕 Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Makes about 15 cookies.
