Anti-inflammatory ginger bread men

These smiley happy anti-inflammatory spice-fuelled gingerbread men are perfect for the festive and winter season.

These super cute gingerbread men are packed full of warming and delicious spices including a few hidden anti-inflammatory ingredients.  There is turmeric and black pepper in the mix! Did you know that a little black pepper helps the absorption of curcumin in turmeric?

These dairy-free and gluten-free cuties are so very yummy enjoyed with a cup of warm hazelnut milk.

Recipe

2 tbsp mixed spice

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground nutmeg

2 tbsp ginger

A little black pepper

Pinch of salt

180g buckwheat flour

¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda

50g coconut oil melted and slightly cooled

20ml hazelnut milk

70g honey

Method

Preheat the oven to 190c. Line a baking tray with baking paper.  Sieve the flour and the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Add the coconut oil, milk and honey to the dry ingredients.  Mix to form a dough.  Allow to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

On a flour dusted surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a 1/4 -inch thickness.  Use a gingerbread man cutter to make your men..  Place on the baking tray.  Cook for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.

Enjoy!

Katie xx