Description
Indulge in these guilt-free Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies made with almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup. They are perfect for a wholesome treat!
Ingredients
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Almond Flour Cookies:
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Form Cookie Dough: Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 9–11 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
- For added crunch, mix in a few chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
