As someone with several food allergies, I have to get a little creative in the baking department. But I truly don’t mind it because it means I get to create some pretty delicious concoctions.
Sometimes I make cookies that are just pure fun (shortbread anyone!?), but I also love to create ones that are more nutrient-dense as for the most part these are more likely to help me feel my best. And these chocolate chip cookies are loaded with wholesome goodies that help keep me feeling nourished and satisfied.
These cookies are bursting with almonds, shredded coconut, coconut oil, flax seeds — all ingredients that help with satiety and collectively are great sources of protein, fats and a variety of vitamins and minerals. But they’re still deeeeeeelicious! And that’s most important 😉
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These chocolate chip cookies are also paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan so they’re great for folks with all kinds of allergies, sensitivities or dietary preferences.
Now, enough talking — it’s time to get baking!
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Inspired by Detoxinista, Oatmeal With a Fork, and The Little Honey Bee
Makes 20
Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips*
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey** (or maple syrup for vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened non-dairy milk or water (I used almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt or sea salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Roll mixture between your hands to make balls, flatten and place on tray.
- Bake in oven for 7-8 minutes or until edges and bottoms turn golden-brown.
- Let cool before transferring to a resealable container and storing in the cupboard, fridge, or freezer for the future.
*Note on chocolate chips: I use the Enjoy Life brand which is free of the 13 most common allergens including dairy and gluten. I’ve seen them in most health food stores and even Bulk Barn and Loblaws (in the natural foods/gluten-free section).
**Note on honey: Raw honey is a better source of vitamins and amino acids if you’re able to grab that instead of processed honey. Also, although I have not tried maple syrup with this recipe, it should swap in for the honey pretty easily for vegans. However, because it isn’t quite as sticky as honey you may need to add a touch extra or more liquid (i.e. almond milk, water) to help the cookies come together. If you do try this, let me know how it goes!
If you don’t feel like baking, try these Raw Cacao Coconut Cups >>>
