Oh the dreaded Candida diet!If you’re in it, you may have a lot of questions, doubts, fears, etc… Let’s help get you through this!
For those of you who are new to our site, the three of us sisterssuffered from candida for quite a few years and when we learned what it was and how to heal it, it led us down the path to natural sweeteners and ultimately, this blog. While we don’t follow the strict candida diet anymore, we do strive to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.Whether candida is a problem for you or not, eating foods that are candida friendly is a great way to maintain a healthy, alkaline body. If you are following the candida diet, we have a big treat for you today! These candida cookies are a dessert that will keep your body alkaline and in candida-killing mode! While we don’t claim that the diet (or these cookies) will heal all ailments, we have found it to improve our own health. And while on the candida diet, we do claim these cookies to completely help your sanity!
One of the best things that can be done while on a candida cleanse is to increase raw vegetables, eggs and nuts. However, just living off of veggies for several weeks is no fun. For greater chance of success and staying devoted to the cleanse, delicious snacks and treats are in order! Let’s make some candida-friendly cookies!
These candida cookies are a great example of one treat we would eat when we followed the candida diet. You might be surprised that some of the items on the list are acceptable for the diet. You might also be surprised at how easy this recipe is. Don’t let that fool you, these cookies are candida diet perfection.
These cookies contain healthy fats, proteins and sugars that are all acceptable for the diet. The cinnamon enhances flavor, reduces inflammation and promotes good digestion. The xylitol sweetens these cookies while helping to kill the candida! Yes, xylitol is a fabulous lifesaver on this cleanse because it can help speed up your healing by killing off the candida! That’s a pretty sweet deal for a cookie. Please treat yourself, enjoy and get well!
Candida Killing Cinnamon Cookies
Delicious sugar-free cinnamon cookies suitable for the candida diet!
Ingredients
- 3TablespoonsCoconut Oil, softened
- 1 1/2TablespoonsNatural Unsweetened Almond, Cashew or Sunflower Seed Butter
- 3TablespoonsXylitol
- 1Large Eggif your eggs are small, please use 2 eggs
- 1/4teaspoonBaking Soda
- 1/2teaspoonBaking Powder
- 1/4teaspoonSea or Pink Salt
- 1teaspoonPure Vanilla Extract
- 1teaspoonCinnamon
- 3TablespoonsCoconut Flour or 5-7 Tablespoons whole grain flour, like Whole Spelt Flour
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, nut butter and xylitol together until combined. Add the egg and mix well. Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Add the cinnamon and flour and mix until combined.
Scoop out the dough with a small cookie scoop and roll into smooth spheres. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan for AT LEAST 3 minutes. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
If doing the candida diet, you'll want to verify that the extracts you use have absolutely no sugars added to them! This may be a good idea in general, but it is very important when trying to kill off yeast and sugar overgrowth.
This recipe was originally written with coconut flour. If you would like to use another flour, please make sure it is a whole grain flour (gluten-free flours could work but you will need more of it called for in this recipe). The dough should look almost like a nut butter cookie dough.
These cookies are delicious for up to 2 days, however, sometimes when leftover for several hours, the cookie ingredients undergo a chemical reactionthat will turn the cookies green. It’s a strange reaction due to the coconut flour, baking soda and oils used. Do not be alarmed - it's not mold andthe cookies are completely safe to eat! And for some reason they won't turn green every time, it just depends on the batch. I have read several reasons for this change but am not sure if one reason is the answer for all batches/ingredients. Hope you enjoy nonetheless! :D
PS: Try a chocolate version of these candida cookies here!
FAQs
A little cinnamon can be an excellent addition to an anti-Candida diet. It's best when taken with foods or mixed into a beverage. Try a cinnamon tea with xylitol or stevia. Look for 'real' cinnamon if you can – this is often known as Ceylon Cinnamon.
What is the strongest Candida killer? ›
The strongest candida killers are generally recognized to be antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole (brand name Diflucan), nystatin, and clotrimazole.
How to satisfy sweet tooth on Candida diet? ›
Sweeteners like stevia and xylitol, as well as erythritol, are very useful tools for Candida sufferers, as they allow you to enjoy that sweet taste without spiking your blood sugar. You can use them in your baking and make tasty desserts with them.
Is carob powder ok on a Candida diet? ›
Adapted from my Raw Chocolate Bar recipe, this recipe adds a new dimension with the use of carob powder. Feel free to use raw cacao or regular cocoa powder in its place if you are allowed to do so on your diet (for anti-candida friendly it is best to stick with carob).
Does cinnamon deactivate yeast? ›
The key flavour component in cinnamon, cinnamaldehyde, has antifungal properties and as yeast is a fungal organism, its growth is slowed hugely by cinnamon (and even by artificial cinnamon, not just the real stuff).
What is the number one food to avoid Candida? ›
Therefore, with the candida diet, you'll want to limit or avoid the following foods: All forms of sugar, including honey, maple syrup, and molasses. Fruits high in sugar, such as bananas, mango, grapes, and dates. Starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots)
What drink kills Candida? ›
Apple cider vinegar has long been used as a home remedy to treat candida overgrowth and protect against yeast infections and thrush. Studies show apple cider vinegar has powerful antimicrobial activities and can inhibit the growth of C. albicans and other pathogens.
What kills Candida in the gut fast? ›
Kombucha: Kombucha tea is rich in tea polyphenols and acetic acid, both of which have been shown to kill Candida in test-tube studies ( 37 ). Probiotics: Probiotics like Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce Candida growth and protect against infections ( 38 , 39 ).
What drink kills fungus? ›
Apple cider vinegar has antifungal properties. You could mix two tablespoons in warm water and drink it up or dip a cotton ball in it and dab over your skin. Doing this thrice a day should produce beneficial results.
Which nuts are candida friendly? ›
All nuts are good to eat: walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, pecans, filberts, almonds, brazil, etc. b. Nut butters--particularly almond butter or cashew butter, or tahini. You can get good nut butters with no added sugar or partially hydrogenated oils in Trader Joe's brand, at the health food stores.
Lean protein, such as eggs and skinless poultry, are usually allowed on the Candida diet, as are bone broth and certain fatty fish. Low-mold nuts and seeds are also approved.
Does monk fruit feed Candida? ›
Studies also suggest that monk fruit can fight candida. This yeast can cause painful oral thrush and affect other parts of the body, such as the digestive system.
Is flaxseed good for Candida yeast? ›
Raw almonds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and caraway are all great additions to an anti-Candida diet. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds as well as almonds are alkaline, so they are easier digested after soaking or sprouting. Flax seeds help aid digestion and can be boiled to make a flaxseed tea.
Can I eat chocolate if I have Candida? ›
Chocolate. Often Candida sufferers have sweet cravings, which makes it doubly important to stay off the chocolate!
What spices can I have on Candida cleanse? ›
Spices like Turmeric and Cinnamon
Turmeric contains an active component called curcumin that has been shown to completely inhibit the growth of Candida albicans (as well as lots of other fungal strains).
What spices are allowed on the Candida diet? ›
Herbs and spices: Black pepper, salt, cinnamon, dill, garlic, ginger, oregano, rosemary, paprika, turmeric and thyme. Condiments: Apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos and sauerkraut. No-sugar sweeteners: Stevia, erythritol and xylitol.
Is ground cinnamon antifungal? ›
Cinnamon oils and extracts showed good antifungal properties against important plant diseases.
Does cinnamon react with yeast? ›
Our results showed us that if we used more grams of cinnamon the more it affected the rate of fermentation. The 2 grams really slowed down the yeast growth. The discussion was that the more cinnamon powder we did the more it slowed down the yeast fermentation rate.
