MaxLove Project

Our Fierce Foods Academy brings the joy of baking right to the bedside. There's something truly special about watching SuperKids and their families roll out dough, cut festive shapes, and fill hospital hallways with the warm, spicy-sweet aroma of gingerbread.

Culinary medicine isn't just about nutrition—it's about connection, creativity, and reclaiming moments of joy during treatment. When kids get their hands in the dough, they're not just making cookies. They're building confidence, trying new flavors, and creating memories with their families.

A huge thank you to our amazing Chef Cathy McKnight for this delicious recipe from our Fierce Foods Kitchen cookbook!

Want to make these at home? Here's Chef Cathy's Grain-Free Gingerbread Cookies:

Ingredients:
1½ cup almond flour
¼ cup arrowroot
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cloves
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
¼ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup minced crystallized ginger

Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, combine coconut oil, molasses, coconut sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves. Slowly mix in dry ingredients, then fold in crystallized ginger. Roll tablespoon-sized balls, flatten on parchment-lined sheets, and bake 12–14 minutes until edges crisp. Let cool completely before removing!
Pro tip: These freeze beautifully—make extra!

📚 Find more healing recipes in our Fierce Foods Kitchen cookbook, available on Amazon - https://a.co/d/4un6bC6

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