Raw Cacao and Ragi Finger Millet Cookies

 Ragi (finger millet) is a native millet to Bangaloreans . The millet is a rich source of calcium , protein and iron . It is also a gluten and grain free alternative. Ragi is mildly sweet and makes a good ingredient for cookies and smoothies and also in our morning oatmeal.  

I have been exploring different options to substitute Cliff and Kind Bars and this millet rang the bell for me . 

Made these Ragi and Raw Cacao vegan cookies for my to-go “snackisfaction” .

1.25 cup almond flour

3 tbsp Ragi Millet flour 

 1/8 cup raw honey/maple syrup 

3 tbsp Raw Cacao powder (I use CaliNaturals brand)

1/3 cup broken cashews 

1/3 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)

A pinch coarse sea salt 

1 tsp powdered cardamom 

1/4 tsp baking powder 

1 tbsp unsweetened dessicated coconut 

Make a cookie dough (it’s sticky) with the above ingredients and mould the dough pops to a little thicker than a flat cookie . Stick the cookie tray into the preheated oven at 350F and bake until the cookies crack and brown on the sides , about 12 mins . Store in an airtight and moisture free  cookie jar in the pantry .