Anti-Inflammatory Tumeric Cookies

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp pure organic vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup crushed pecans
• ½ cup shredded or finely chopped carrots

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine almond butter and coconut sugar in a large bowl.
3. Add vanilla and egg and combine further, then add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
4. Now add in shredded coconut, pecans, and carrots and mix thoroughly.
5. Scoop a tablespoon of dough onto the parchment paper and flatten with a spoon. Repeat until you have 10-12 cookies.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops turn a rich golden brown.
7. Let cool, then serve.