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Lower Histamine Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here is my recipe for lower histamine chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is suitable for those with MCAS, as it is lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, as well as free of common allergens.

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Ingredient notes for this recipe

This recipe calls for Otto’s cassava flour. To make this recipe egg-free, simply substitute the eggs for 1 tbsp. chia seeds mixed with 1/4 cup of water. And to make it grain-free, replace the white rice flour with sunflower seed flour.

What is MCAS?

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic condition that affects all organ systems. MCAS is serious and disabling and people with MCAS often experience significant and debilitating symptoms daily, including anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.MCAS is often found in combination with other chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Frequently healthcare providers do not know about MCAS, and the tests for MCAS are problematic because they are not uniformly reliable. MCAS can be difficult to manage. Treatments include blocking mast cell mediators with anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers, as well as avoiding triggers.

Check out this post on how to manage MCAS.

Why this recipe?

This recipe is lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, lower in oxalates, and free of nightshades, grains, dairy, soy, and gluten. Eating a diet lower in carbs and inflammatory foods can help to control histamine intolerance. To learn more about the lower histamine diet click here!

The bucket theory

The bucket theory offers a helpful analogy for understanding symptom reactions with MCAS.Think of your body as an empty bucket that you want to keep from overflowing. Different foods and activities fill your histamine bucket at different speeds but they combine to form the total level of histamine in your body (how full your bucket is). A fuller bucket means you have more histamine symptoms. When you manage triggers, reduce exposure to known triggers, and take medications and supplements to reduce histamine, you can manage the level of your bucket.

Know your typical symptom progression

Knowing your symptom progression in a symptom flare is the key to developing your own rescue plan. In this post, I discuss how to determine your own symptom progression. Once you know what typically happens in your symptom progression you can design a rescue plan to address those symptoms.

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Here’s the recipe for lower histamine chocolate chip cookies!

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Lower Histamine Chocolate Chip Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Paleo
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, lower histamine, lower oxalate, MCAS, soy-free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Author Betsy Leighton | My Inert Life | www.myinertlife.space

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs for egg-free substitute 1 tbsp. chia seeds mixed with ¼ cup warm water
  • cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup Otto's Cassava Flour
  • ½ cup white rice flour for grain-free substitute ½ cup sunflower seed flour
  • ½ cup tapioca starch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix for about one minute until the dough comes together.
  • Form the dough into 1 T. mounds on the Silpat-lined baking tray, placing them about 1.5 inches apart. Wet your fingers lightly with water and flatten the dough into disks about ½ inch thick.
  • Bake for 13 minutes. Cool slightly before eating immediately or freezing for later consumption.

What to serve along with this recipe

Taking one capsule of Healthy Gut Holozyme helps your body to digest your food.
Choose sides based on your other dietary needs.

Leftovers and reheating

If you have histamine intolerance or MCAS you will want to freeze leftovers right away.

Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove from the freezer for a few minutes before consuming.

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The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a listening therapy based on Polyvagal Theory that helps heal nervous system regulation. Many people with MCAS have nervous system dysregulation stemming from infections, toxic exposures, concussions, and trauma. The SSP is an easy-to-use app where you listen to specially filtered music for 30 minutes each day for a 5-hour cycle. Studies show the SSP has a profound effect on mental health and chronic conditions

You can sign up for the SSP here!

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Disclaimer

The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor. 

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