Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies | Paleo, GF, Dairy-Free |
Wow, these cookies taste like the real deal- you know, the chocolate chip cookies of your childhood?! Except these have no flour and no refined sugar...Hello, Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Serves: 9
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
What (your ingredients):
4 tablespoons coconut oil, solid
3 tablespoons honey
1 egg
Generous teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 2/3 cup almond meal
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1/3 cup chocolate chips
How (your directions):
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Using a hand-mixer, mix together solid oil and honey. Add egg and mix until combined.
Add vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, almond meal, and coconut flour and mix until combined.
Using a spatula, stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Bake for 15 minutes, then allow to cool slightly on baking rack.
Enjoy immediately or store cooled cookies in an airtight container.
Why (the science): Almond flour provides protein, heart-healthy omega-3's, and calcium for strong bones!