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
Since sugar is avoided in the Candida diet, artificial sweeteners can be used instead. They include: Stevia.
Can you eat cinnamon on a Candida diet? ›
Cinnamon is a natural spice that promotes a healthy inflammatory response, and it also exhibits antifungal properties. Similar to caprylic acid, cinnamon appears to damage yeast cells, killing them by causing them to eventually die off. Cinnamon is a beneficial spice to include in your anti-Candida diet.
What drink kills candida? ›
Apple cider vinegar is the only vinegar that provides an alkalizing benefit for the body and actually causes candida to die.
What is the ultimate Candida killer? ›
If you have a candida diagnosis, you'll want to get rid of this fungal infection as quickly as possible so you can start feeling better. The strongest candida killers are generally recognized to be antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole (brand name Diflucan), nystatin, and clotrimazole.
What kills Candida quickly? ›
How do you clear up Candida? A doctor can prescribe antifungal medications such as nyastatin or clotrimazole. These are available as pills or creams, depending on which part of the body Candida affects and how severe the infection is ( 15 ).
Is coffee bad for Candida? ›
While more research is needed, the candida diet limits foods and drinks with the potential to increase candida. The diet typically excludes alcohol, caffeine, and foods high in sugar and gluten. Candida is the most common fungus in the human body.
Is sweet potato okay for Candida? ›
Avoid starchy vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, corn, all squash except zucchini, beets, peas, parsnips and all beans except green beans. They all contain sugar and can lead to Candida overgrowth. You should buy your vegetables fresh and eat them raw, steam or grill them.
What sweet can I eat on Candida? ›
Better options include stevia, xylitol, and monk fruit extract, all of which will sweeten your food without raising your blood sugar. Depending on how strictly you are following the diet, you can also include some low-sugar fruits like green apple or berries.
What is the number one food to avoid Candida? ›
The candida diet restricts sugars, grains, alcohol, and dairy. Foods to avoid include high-sugar fruits, processed or refined fats and oils, and many condiments.
How do I know if Candida is going away? ›
Candida die off symptoms usually clear up in three to 10 days. After symptoms start, within just a few weeks you should notice an increase in energy and focus as well as relief from other symptoms as endotoxins are cleared from the body.
Because the mechanism of action of medical-grade honey (MGH) is based on enhancing wound healing and exerting strong broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, MGH may also help to treat recurrent vulvovagin*l candidiasis (RVVC), according to a review in the Journal of Fungi.
Does lemon water cure Candida? ›
Both of these act as antifungals. Warm water with lemon in the morning can fight candida and ramp up digestion. Add a splash or two of ACV into your water bottle or over a salad, and you'll be good to go.
Does apple cider vinegar stop Candida? ›
In summary, there is not enough evidence to claim that ACV will treat or prevent Candida infections in humans. Nonetheless, consuming ACV or using ACV topically could make the body a less friendly environment for Candida to survive.
How can I treat Candida naturally and permanently at home? ›
Coconut oil has antifungal properties and has been shown to combat the candida albicans yeast. Raw organic coconut oil can be applied internally or externally to ease symptoms. Warmed coconut oil can also be used as a carrier oil for more powerful antifungal essential oils, including tea tree oil or oil of oregano.
What is the strongest treatment for Candida? ›
The standard recommended dose for most Candida infections is fluconazole at 800 mg as the loading dose, followed by fluconazole at a dose of 400 mg/d either intravenously or orally for at least 2 weeks of therapy after a demonstrated negative blood culture result or clinical signs of improvement.
Which vitamin deficiency causes fungal infection? ›
Considering that vitamin D deficiency is common in people with critical illness and may also be linked to a greater risk of Candida infections, the authors concluded that vitamin D in conjunction with other standard fungal treatments may reduce the incidence of fungal infections.
