Bariatric Diet Star Cookies

*Recipe submitted by Orlando, FL Lap-Band patient, Jaime S.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups blanched almond flour
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup coconut oil, melted
• 5 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon
2. In a smaller bowl, mix together coconut oil, agave and vanilla
3. Mix wet ingredients into dry, then chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour
4. Roll out dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper until ¼ inch thick
5. Remove top piece of parchment paper and dust dough with almond flour
6. Cut out cookies with a small star cutter
7. Using a metal spatula, place stars on a parchment lined baking sheet
8. Bake at 350° until lightly browned around the edges, 5-8 minutes
9. Sprinkle a little cinnamon or festive sprinkles on top!

Makes 32 cookies to share

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Dr. Shillingford is a board certified surgeon who specializes in bariatric or weight loss surgery including the Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve), Gastric Bypass, and Lap-Band procedures. His patients come from across the state of Florida including Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee. To learn more about Dr. Shillingford’s integrative weight loss surgeries and all-inclusive fees please call his office in Boca Raton, Florida at (561) 483-8840.