CARROT GINGER PULP COOKIES

Well this new juicer I got for christmas is awesome! I have been juicin' up a storm but there definitely is a lot of pulp waste :/ I looked online and saw that people were using the pulp to make cookies crackers ext... So i decided to make my own "paleo" friendly ones! These lil guys are super healthy and just a bit sweet to please the taste buds :)

INGREDIENTS: (makes about 12 small balls)

1 cup of ginger carrot pulp from juicer

1/4 cup almond meal

8 dates

1 egg

1 TSP vanilla extract

2 TBS coconut milk

1/2 TSP cinnamon

1/4 TSP nutmeg

1/8 TSP ginger

1/8 TSP cloves ( optional)

2 TBS melted coconut oil

1/2 TSP baking soda

pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:

- Soak dates in hot water to soften

- In a food processor add ginger carrot pulp

- Add in almond meal, salt, baking soda and all spices, mix until well combined

- Chop up the dates a bit before hand, then add to the processor and make sure they are fully chopped into the mixture

- Add the egg and vanilla, and pulse

- Melt the coconut oil and then slowly add into the food processor pulsing until smooth

- Preheat an oven to 325 Degrees F

- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll dough into little balls placing well spaced on the lined cookie sheet

- Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on the outside