Chewy, satisfying, and high in protein — these cookies are a great intro to insect-based baking.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 80g cricket flour
- 120g all-purpose flour
- 100g brown sugar
- 100g butter or coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 100g dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix flours, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool.
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Why Use Cricket Flour?
Cricket flour is an excellent source of sustainable protein, making it a smart and eco-friendly choice for modern recipes. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, it supports muscle growth, boosts energy, and contributes to overall well-being. Unlike traditional protein sources, cricket flour has a minimal environmental impact, requiring less land, water, and feed. Its mild, nutty flavor blends seamlessly into baked goods, snacks, and even savory dishes, adding a nutritional boost without altering taste. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or simply curious, cricket flour is a versatile and forward-thinking ingredient worth exploring.
Back in the 1990s, the idea of eating insects in Europe was more of a joke than a serious proposal. Crickets were associated with faraway countries, not dinner plates in Paris or Berlin. But over the past three decades, attitudes have started to shift.
Driven by environmental concerns and the search for sustainable protein sources, crickets are slowly entering the European food scene. Unlike traditional livestock, they require less water, space, and feed, and they emit far fewer greenhouse gases. That makes them attractive to a generation more conscious of their ecological footprint.
