Did you know  that consuming dates in the later part of pregnancy has been found to help with shortening the first stage of labour (sometimes the longest stage)? It can also help to decrease the need for interventions!

Here is one of our Naturopath’s favourite date cookie recipes. Pregnant or not, these are wonderful with a cup of peppermint tea in the afternoon.

Date Nut Cookies

• ½ cup spelt flour
• ½ cup quinoa flour
• 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 1 ½ teas baking powder
• 1 teas cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped dates
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tbsp oil/butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or water
• 1 tbsp water

Preheat oven to 350. Mix dry ingredients, dates, and walnuts together well in a medium bowl. Measure oil/butter, honey, and juice into a small glass bowl or measuring cup. Heat 20-30 seconds in microwave or stovetop to soften honey. Add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix quickly and place dough by teaspoons on cookie sheet.
Cook about 9 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire racks.

Enjoy!