Food Friday: Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Cookies are one of the best treats since they aren’t too big, not too sweet, and you can always add chocolate :)

These cookies are a hit for many reasons. One being that I actually successfully merged 2 recipes together to create my own that actually turned out (this usually is too risky for me). These cookies are also gluten free, grain free/paleo, dairy free AND delicious! They of course aren’t sugar free, but if eaten in moderation we are all happy! I am not against grains or wheat but for some it isn't great for their digestion or overall health so this is a great option. I have merged the Oh She Glows’ One Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookie (they are a favourite) with Dessert For Two’s Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie (recommended to me…thank you!).

Let me know what you think! :)

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups almond flour (Bob’s Red Mill is good)

  • 3/4 tsp baking powder 

  • 1/4 tsp baking soda 

  • 1/2 tsp salt 

  • 3.5 tbsp coconut oil, softened 

  • 1/3 cup almond butter

  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup brown sugar 

  • 1 egg 

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 

  • 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350, and line two large cookie sheet pans with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a medium bowl, add the softened coconut oil and almond butter, and beat until creamy. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat for another couple minutes to combine.

  4. Add the egg and vanilla to the mixture, and beat just to combine.

  5. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet and stir to combine everything. Then stir in the chocolate chips.

  6. Using a cookie scoop or big spoon (I always forget to buy a cookie scoop!), portion out 12 scoops onto the baking sheets.

  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges start to turn golden brown. As they cool, they will deflate.

  8. Let the cookies cool for a couple minutes on the cookie sheet before moving them to cooling rack. Then enjoy immediately, or keep in a container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Enjoy!

In health & happiness,

Dr. Karen