Himalayan Scookies and Travel Adventure

Two of the most popular botanical gifts from the Himalayas are Stevia and Goji berries that are becoming increasingly popular in the western world as well. Here in the west coast, we have found Stevia in many stores including Trader Joe’s, Fred Meyer and Whole Foods. Similarly, we have seen Goji berries in the bulk food section at Fred Meyers as well and Central Market carries them too. Amazon now sells Goji berries in variety of packages too.

Rajendra Karki is a renowned chef that is a friend of ours. He has received accolades from cooking competitions all over Asia including prestigious competitions in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. We partnered with him to come up with a energy pastry that is a mix between a cookie and a scone and decided to call it a Scookie. It uses Goji berries, a powerful antioxidant and Stevia which is light years stronger than sugar yet carries virtually no sugar. Hope you like it. Send us your thoughts and pictures please.

Scookie - Park Cookie, Part Scone.  
Scookie – Park Cookie, Part Scone.

Here is the recipe. Courtesy of our Chef.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon stevia
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 quinoa flower
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 3/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup goji berries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
Heat oven to 350F

Method:

  • Shift together baking soda, cinnamon, quinoa and salt
  • Use a beater one medium speed for about a minute to combine butter and brown sugar
  • Add eggs and vanilla to the butter and brown sugar mix and mix for about another minute.
  • Add Stevia and continue mixing for about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the baking soda, cinnamon, quinoa and salt mix
  • Use a spatula to mix in oats and cranberries, goji berries and walnuts
We have found that an ice cream scoop is the best way to put the mixture on a baking tray. Drop a scoop of the mixture and arrange them about an inch apart from each other.
Bake for about 12 minutes. If you would like a darker and less soft Scookie, bake for 15 minutes.

We at MatNepalTreks are blessed to be in an industry for almost 35 years where our guests come from all over the world and with different interests. While the primarily come to see the Himalayas and explore the adventure, culture and wildlife, along with these they also come curious about a few other things. Among the primary curiosity of our guests, yoga and meditation ranks the highest, food is another popular adventure they seek.

You could enjoy your Scookie while trekking the Himalayas and exploring the adventure and wonders of Nepal.

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