We are still primarily eating no sugar and enjoying the changes it has made to feelings of satiety after each healthy meal we consume as well as being free from the cravings of sugar so often felt in the past. I enjoy the way I eat so much now that I rarely desire to eat cakes or biscuits, or sweets of any type. The children of course continue to request lollies as we near birthdays and ice creams as the weather warms, but their consumption of sweets is greatly reduced. I do slip, just now I ate a Cadbury Rose which my neighbour delivered to us as a thankyou gift for collecting their mail while they travelled.
However we largely don't eat store-bought treats in our home. When we do want something different the following biscuit recipe is one I've devised which still has the children coming back for more....and more....and more. It's delicious and I hope you enjoy this.
With the sugar out of the equation I find that the flavours of the spices and orange zest, and almonds as well, are much more pronounced. It's interesting how our palate changes along with the foods we consume.
Cream 200g butter with ½ cup glucose being careful not to beat too long with the glucose as it goes hard.
Add 1 egg and the zest of one orange.
Beat in ½-¾ cup spelt flour.
Add 1-2 tsps ginger and cinnamon and 1 tsp cocoa.
Continue beating in almond meal to make a stiff dough - perhaps up to a cup, or more.
Roll into little balls, push a small crater with your finger, and place onto trays to bake in a moderate oven for 10-15 minutes. (edited by Ess ;))
