7 Moringa Cookies Recipes That Are Deliciously and Nutritiously Good

Moringa can be consumed in different ways – by including it in your favorite home dishes, making it a smoothie or juice, or by baking it into muffins, cupcakes, or cookies! If you are a cookie lover per se, you will surely find moringa cookies not just deliciously but also nutritiously good.

I love baking. I bake cakes, muffins, cupcakes – name it, I most likely have done it. But one of my most favorites is baking cookies. I love cookies, and I am just glad that my family loves cookies too. Apart from the fact that it’s easy to do, it lasts long.

When I got pregnant, I was so worried about my breastmilk supply. I was so scared of not being able to produce enough for my baby. Back then, I was so serious about breastfeeding my baby. After all, breastmilk is the best for babies, right?

So, during my last trimester, I spent most of my time looking for supplements, as well as ways to boost my breastmilk supply. I then encountered moringa. I learned that it is used particularly of moms from Southeast Asian countries to help them have a better breastmilk production.

Immediately, I research ways to consume it – and then, I found moringa cookies recipes! You can just imagine how happy I was. For a cookie lover like me, finding out that I can make a cookie using moringa was like heaven.

But apart from increasing breastmilk supply, I also found out that moringa has so many health benefits. So, when I started baking moringa cookies, I made sure to make not just for myself but for the whole family – so we all get the nutritional value that moringa provides.

With that said, later on, I will be sharing with you my most favorite moringa cookies recipes. For now, let me share with you first what moringa is all about – especially to those who are not quite familiar with this tree.

GETTING TO KNOW MORINGA OLEIFERA

For those who are not familiar with moringa oleifera or simply called as moringa, it is a plant tree that is common in Asian countries like India, Philippines, and Nepal. The tree grows in countries with tropical weather. No wonder why it also grows in some parts of Africa, South America, as well as Oceania.

Moringa, also known as the “miracle tree” or “tree of life” has recently become famous because it has been found to be rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

At first glance, moringa doesn’t seem to be any different from any other plant. But once you dig deeper and know more about its nutritional value, how you see this plant will surely change completely. I, for example, have never seen moringa as an ordinary tree anymore. After I found out the amazing health benefits you will get from consuming moringa, it totally something that should be stapled in your daily diet.

Moringa tree is very unique. Its leaves, flowers, seeds, fruit, bark and even the roots are edible. They all have their respective nutritional value. However, of all the parts, moringa leaves are found to be the most jam-packed with essential nutrients. Needless to say, the most beneficial in treating or preventing certain health conditions.

Nutritional Facts

Just so you know, when baking moringa cookies, you will be using moringa powder, which made from moringa leaves. Moringa leaves, as mentioned earlier was found to be the most nutritious among all the other parts of the moringa tree.

Moringa leaves were found to be rich with the following vitamins and minerals:

• Iron
• Calcium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

Furthermore, earlier research found that moringa leaves contain a higher value (on a per gram basis) of certain vitamins and minerals compared to other fruits and vegetables like the ones below:

• 17x the Calcium Content of Milk
• 25x the Iron Content of Spinach
• 15x the Potassium Content of Bananas
• 9x the Protein Content of Yogurt
• 10x the Vitamin C Content of Carrots
• 7x the Vitamin C Content of Oranges

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MORINGA

Moringa has many uses. Apart from being a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, it also helps prevent or cure certain health concerns. Some of which are as follows:

1. Moringa oleifera helps increase breastmilk production.

Many nursing moms will love this. Yes, you read it right. Early researchers have found that moringa is capable of boosting breastmilk production, which leads to a very good breastmilk supply.

Moringa oleifera contains all essential vitamins and minerals to help lactating moms increase their breastmilk production. Needless to say, it also is able to keep the moms themselves healthy and strong by providing them their daily iron and calcium needs (moringa is found to be rich in iron and calcium content).

So, if you are a nursing mom, you better start adding moringa oleifera to your daily diet.

2. Moringa helps increase your natural energy levels.

People need high energy. We all do. Without the right level of energy, we won’t be able to do what we need to do on a day-to-day basis. We will not be able to do our daily tasks at home, and in the office.

Amazingly, moringa, with its richness in vitamins and minerals, is also capable of providing us with high energy level – exactly what we need every day. In fact, many people who have taken moringa supplements attested to how their level of energy has changed since they started including moringa on their daily routine.

In particular, moringa contains Vitamin B, which is a vitamin that is very essential in absorbing magnesium and potassium in the body – resulting in the reduction of mental problems like depression and anxiety, as well as fatigue and common headache. In addition, moringa oleifera also contains Vitamin B1, which is the one responsible for converting sugar into energy.

Taking moringa helps promote relaxation both mentally and physically. Needless to say, it also contains vitamins and amino acids that help increase your sex drive.

3. Moringa helps control blood sugar levels.

One of moringa’s natural effects is to reduce blood sugar levels, which makes it ideal for people suffering from diabetes. Diabetes, just so you know, is one of the most common reasons for death nowadays. So, imagine how many people will benefit from moringa if it will be consumed on a regular basis.

4. Moringa helps reduce high blood pressure.

If you have hypertension, here’s some good news for you. Moringa was found to have necessary compounds that help in the reduction of high blood pressure levels. Studies have shown that it is effective in doing so.

5. Moringa helps reduce high cholesterol levels.

Many people in the world suffer from high cholesterol levels – and we are particularly talking about bad cholesterol. People with high cholesterol levels are found to be at higher risk in developing further health complications specifically heart ailments. That is why it is very important that people diagnosed with high cholesterol levels must take necessary medicines or supplements to avoid further health problems.

MORINGA COOKIES RECIPES

Here are some of my favorite moringa cookies recipes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Apart from boosting milk supply, it is also a great treat for the rest of the family as it is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients to keep you and your family healthy.

MORINGA HOLIDAY COOKIES

Source: Kuli Kuli Foods

Ingredients:

1 cup oat flour

½ cup sweet white rice flour

½ cup brown rice flour

¾ cup coconut or date sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 ½ Tbsp Kuli Kuli Pure Moringa Powder

1 (15-oz) can of chickpeas (keep the liquid!)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips + more for adding to the tops of the cookies.

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oat flour, white rice flour, brown rice flour, coconut/date sugar, baking powder, and moringa powder until well combined.
3. Form a well in the center
4. Blend the chickpeas and their included liquid (aka aquafaba) in a food processor until mostly smooth.
5. Pour the chickpea mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and pour the vanilla extract on top of the chickpea mixture.
6. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients so that a dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Using your hands, form small cookie-sized balls of dough and place them on the cookie sheet about an inch apart from each other. Flatten the balls of dough with your fingers. You might want to add a few extra chocolate chips to the tops of each cookie to make sure they have that irresistible chocolate chip cookie look.
8. Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before eating or serving.

MORINGA COOKIES (with coconut sugar)

Source: Gastronomypix

Ingredients:

2 3/4 all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup coconut sugar (or white sugar in the absence of coconut sugar)

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon moringa powder

1 cup of chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, moringa and baking powder, and chocolate chips. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

HEALTHY MORINGA COOKIES

Source: Solmoringa

Ingredients:

2 3/4 all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup white sugar or coconut sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon moringa powder

1 cup of chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, moringa and baking powder, and chocolate chips. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll a rounded teaspoonful of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

MORINGA LEAF COOKIES

Source: Ishka Farms

Ingredients:

100 gms dry Moringa Leaf (or 50 grams of moringa powder)

250 gms Butter

250 gms Icing sugar

1 large Egg

250 gms Flour

5 gms Baking powder

Preparations:

1. Beat the butter and sugar till fluffy. Add the eggs to it and mix well.
2. In another bowl, sieve the flour and baking powder. Add the Moringa leaf/powder to it and incorporate it into the butter, sugar, egg mixture. Rollout and punch the cookies balls. Place on a greased the baking tray.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 155 C for 13 minutes.

MORINGA AND CACAO COOKIES

Source: Aduna/Chispa

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Aduna Moringa Powder

4 tbsp Aduna Super-Cacao Powder

2 tsp vanilla essence

140 wholemeal rice flour

100g sugar cane

75ml dairy-free milk

50ml coconut oil

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp baking powder

a pinch of salt

cocoa nibs

Method:

1. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and preheat the oven to 180’C.
2. Thoroughly mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl (flour, sugar, cocoa, moringa, baking powder and salt) and then add the vegetable milk and vanilla essence. Mix well and then add the oils, making sure everything is combined.
3. Spoonfuls dollops of the mixture onto the baking tray, leaving space between each of them and decorate as desired (I have used cocoa nibs).
4. Bake for 30mins and then leave them on the tray to cool down before transferring to a wire rack.

Note: If you want the cookies to be chewier, only bake them for 20 minutes. In both cases let them cool down completely outside the oven.

MORINGA BREAKFAST COOKIE

Source: Love and Plants

Ingredients:

2 cups Rolled Oats (not quick oats)

1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour

1 tablespoon Kuli Kuli moringa

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1/2 tablespoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup sunflower seed butter

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup raisins

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in a second bowl, reserving the raisins. Mix each bowl well, then combine the two and mix together until well incorporated and finally add the raisins and mix to evenly distribute.
3. Portion out six scant 1/2 cup mounds on your lined baking tray and press into a flat cookie. Or whatever size cookie you desire. Smaller sizes also make a great quick and healthy snack during the day.
4. Bake for about 18 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool. Enjoy a healthy and tasty breakfast on-the-go or at home with a cup of tea and a side of fresh fruit.

MORINGA COOKIES WITH BAOBAB ICING

Source: Farafena

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp Farafena Moringa Leaf Powder

¾ cup of coconut oil

1 cup icing sugar

¼ tsp salt

2 large egg yolks

2-4 tbsp milk (or alternative)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepares two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour and Moringa.
3. In a mixing bowl beat coconut oil and icing sugar until well combined.
4. To coconut oil mixture, add salt and egg yolks. Mix until everything is well mixed.
5. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix well.
6. While mixing on low, add milk a tablespoon at a time until the mixture becomes a dough and comes together into one ball.
7. Using floured hands, roll into ¾” balls.
8. Place onto baking sheets.
9. Press down firmly onto each ball with the bottom of a floured glass.
10. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
11. Let cool completely before icing.

FINAL WORDS

As I have mentioned earlier, moringa is indeed one of a kind tree because it is not only nutritious, but it also helps nursing moms like me in our breastmilk production. Needless to say, it also contains certain properties that are vital to prevent and/or curing certain diseases. Thus, making it ideal for the whole family.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your pans and baking stuff, try these recipes out! Enjoy!