Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Gluten and Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
We’re heading into labor day, it's back to school time – and that means packing lunch boxes. But finding a treat that's both wholesome and authentically delicious can be a challenge. Most "healthy" options end up tasting, well, a bit too healthy.
Those granola balls with flax and peanut butter? They often crumble and hide at the bottom of the lunchbox.
Our goal was clear: find a treat that's genuinely flavorful and good for you. We searched and experimented with various healthy cookie recipes. After sharing our creations with friends and family and gathering feedback, we found a winner:
These chocolate chip cookies are a true winner!
Embracing the concept of mindful eating, these cookies blend flavors that satisfy without the sluggishness from processed flour and sugar.
The recipe features blanched almond flour, a protein-packed alternative to regular flour. It's gluten-free and low in carbs. And let's not forget coconut oil, championing natural saturated fats that elevate beneficial cholesterol.
The roots of this recipe trace back to "Sweet Paleo: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Delights" by Lea Hendry Valle. If you're new to the world of paleo foods, they're nutrient-rich choices in their natural state, aligning with our bodies' primal needs. Think grass-fed meats, nuts, grains, seeds, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. No room for processed foods, refined oils, dairy, or sugars here.
BEST HEALTHY (and Paleo) CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Yields: 24 cookies
Preparation Time: 45 mins
Baking Time: 12 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup liquefied coconut oil
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cups dark chocolate chips
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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Combine vanilla extract, liquefied coconut oil, and pure maple syrup.
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Gently add the wet ingredients to the dry ones, including dark chocolate chips. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
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Shape dough into 1-1/2 inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the sheet.
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Important: Lightly press each cookie to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then let them cool on a wire rack.
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- In health and happiness
