These healthy chocolate chip cookies are the kind of recipe that would convert ALL non-healthy eaters! Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, this healthy chocolate chip cookies recipe will be your new go-to!
Ingredients
2 cups blanched almond flour
1/4 cup arrowroot starch* See notes
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoon coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut milk**See notes
1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Line a large tray with parchment paper or prepare a cookie sheet. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients and mix well.
In a microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan over the stove, combine your coconut oil and syrup, and heat until melted. Whisk together until combined.
Add the syrup/coconut oil mixture to the dry mixture, along with the vanilla extract and coconut milk, and mix very well. Fold in your chocolate chips.
Form 16 small balls with the cookie dough. Place each ball on the lined tray and press each one lightly, into a cookie shape.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Notes
* Can substitute this for cornstarch or tapioca flour.
** Can substitute for any milk of choice.
If your cookie dough batter is too crumbly, slowly add a little extra milk of choice.
Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies can keep at room temperature, in a sealed container. They will keep for up to 5 days.
Cookies can be kept refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks and are freezer friendly for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 4
(Thank you: thebigmansworld.com)
Blanched Almond Flour
Ingredients
1 cup blanched almonds
Instructions
In a high speed blender or food processor, add your blanched almonds and blend very well, until a superfine powder remains. Shake the flour and blend once more, to ensure it is completely blended.
Transfer your flour into a sealable container or jar.
Notes TO STORE: Just like any other flours or baking staples, blanched almond flour can be stored at room temperature, in a sealed container. They will keep well for 6 months. Any longer and the flour will begin to clump up and become thick. TO FREEZE: Place the flour in a ziplock bag and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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