{"id":12952,"date":"2019-11-12T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/?p=12952"},"modified":"2020-06-21T15:21:26","modified_gmt":"2020-06-21T03:21:26","slug":"vegan-ginger-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/vegan-ginger-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Ginger Cookies + Aromatic Spices {Gluten free}"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, Vegan Ginger Cookies made with aromatic spices and molasses. This is a gluten free recipe and uses extra virgin olive oil in place of vegan butter, a much healthier alternative. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Quick and delicious Vegan Ginger Cookies – think aromatic spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla), pure maple syrup with those lovely caramel notes, mineral-rich blackstrap molasses, and a dash of the ever flavorsome pure ginger essential oil (a totally wicked but optional addition).<\/p>\n

These are not regular cookies – they’re mega cookies. 12 big suckers. Best served with a hot drink – I’m thinking my homemade Masala Chai<\/a> or Chaga Mushroom Hot Chocolate.<\/a><\/p>\n

They’re also incredibly wholesome – gluten free and made without vegan butter, which is common in recipes like these.<\/p>\n

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What’s wrong with vegan butter?<\/h2>\n

Vegan butter alternatives typically contain canola and soy bean oils. Unless stated otherwise, both are notoriously genetically modified in order to improve yield and resistance to pests. Further, both are somewhat high in omega-6, which can be pro-inflammatory in the body if not balanced out with adequate omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

The ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is 1:1, however it’s not uncommon for those following a standard Western diet to have a ratio of around 15:1 [<\/em>1<\/em><\/a>].<\/em><\/p>\n

These vegetable oils are also often highly processed, undergoing exposure to high temperatures and chemicals to bleach and deodorize the oil, particularly to hide rancidity.<\/p>\n

Healthier Alternatives to Vegan Butter<\/h2>\n

So what to use instead? There’s really no straightforward answer as it really depends on the individual recipe. However, for our vegan ginger cookies – a combination of almond butter and extra virgin olive oil has worked a treat.<\/p>\n

Can you use coconut oil instead?<\/h2>\n

Yes – and if you do, it seems firm coconut oil works best. You’ll notice from here on in that I’m consciously reducing the amount of coconut oil used in my recipes, because recent evidence seems to suggest that it can actually contribute to intestinal permeability (aka ‘leaky gut’), whereas olive oil does not.<\/p>\n

Vegan Ginger Cookies – nutritional highlights<\/h2>\n