Seasonal Holiday Favorites | Tasty Wellness  | Mindfulness

With Christmas cookie season right around the corner Marc wanted to share a new family favorite. Marc found these gems as a healthy alternative to my gingerbread and banana bread obsession. Truth be told I was skeptic because I had never used coconut flour – usually I am not fan of coconut – but this a winner! 

Ingredients

3 brown bananas, mashed

2 tbsp. maple syrup

2 tbsp. molasses

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 eggs

½ cup cashew butter (or other nut/seed butter)

¼ cup coconut flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. powdered ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. nutmeg

1 pinch of salt

Mindfulness Through Baking | Bonus Content

A 2016 study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology showed that everyday creativity makes life feel more expansive and bright. This study outlines how setting creative goals and keeping them cultivates positive psychological effects. How can we apply this study to reap the benefits of baking?

Exercise your mind by choosing a new recipe or by baking something you’ve never made before. The act of setting a specific goal will challenge you and give you a sense of accomplishment when it’s fulfilled. Baking is a great example of a creative, mindful activity. The 2016 study also emphasizes the importance of creativity, so make sure you’re having some fun with your recipe and don’t be afraid to try something new.