Description
Indulge in guilt-free snacking with these Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies made with wholesome ingredients like almond and coconut flour, sweetened with pure maple syrup, and loaded with dark chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for those following a gluten-free or dairy-free diet.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Form dough: Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
