- Preheat the oven to 150 °C.
- Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat well.
- Stir in the Loprofin Mix, black treacle, ginger and baking powder to form a manageable dough (if necessary add a small amount of water).
- Transfer the dough to a surface lightly dusted with Loprofin Mix, and knead for approximately 30 seconds.
- Roll out the dough until its ½ cm thick and use a cutter to cut out the gingerbread shapes (men / stars / trees). Re-roll and lightly knead the trimmings to use the remaining dough.
- Transfer the cookies to a baking tray and bake for 10 - 15 min or until they are a pale golden colour.
- Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the icing glaze: Mix the icing sugar with water to form a thick smooth paste. If necessary divide the icing into separate bowls and add different food colourings to each.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing as desired.
Chef's tips
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh
- Gingerbread houses are a great Christmas time treat to make with the kids and decorate together using low protein sweets
- You can freeze the biscuit dough until needed for up to 3 months
Protein Exchange Value** Per Serving: 0.0
**The Protein Exchange Value is calculated for phenylalanine only. The protein content indicated in this recipe is provided as a guide only. Please check the protein content on individual ingredients and food labels.
This platform is intended for patients or carers of patients who have been prescribed the Nutricia Loprofin range by a Healthcare professional.
Loprofin Mix is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of inherited metabolic disorders and other conditions requiring a low protein diet and must be used under medical supervision..
Always follow the advice of your Healthcare Professional before making any changes to your diet.
Everybody’s low-protein diet is different. Always check with your dietitian regarding suitability of ingredients in recipes.
Always check allergens for individual ingredients and product labels.
The chef's tips have not been taken into account when calculating the nutritional values. Consult your dietitian for more information.
