This recipe is rich in tryptophan (essential amino acid). See note below.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of whole oats
  • 2 cups of whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup of pure honey
  • ½ cup of raisins
  • ½ cup of chopped almonds
  • 1 teaspoon of royal
  • 1 stick of butter, melted
  • 2 cups of pure water
  • orange leaves
  • Lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients and, separately, mix the liquids.
  2. Gently fold the two mixtures above, knead gently, adding a little water if it needs.
  3. Knead well until dough has a good consistency.
  4. Make the cookies giving them a proper way. Place them in a greased and floured refractory.
  5. Bake at 180 º C (in preheated oven) for 15 or 20 minutes or until golden.

Note: Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, so important because the body cannot produce by itself and has to synthesize food that humans consume in their diet. This amino acid fulfills important functions in the body among which participation in the release and synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible, inter alia, to produce pleasure and to synthesize and eliminate body fat.

Source: en.biomanantial.com

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