BEST HEALTHY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM HEALTHIER TOGETHER BY LIZ MOODY.
The perfect, gluten-free, healthy-yet-delicious chocolate chip cookie, packed with protein, walnuts, oats, and dark chocolate. Reprinted with permission of the author from Healthier Together, copyright Liz Moody, Ten Speed Press 2019.
1/4cupdark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Maldon or flaky sea saltto sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat together with a large spoon the egg, vanilla, and almond butter until combined. Stir in the almond flour, salt, coconut sugar, and baking soda until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, oats, and chocolate chips, working the dough a bit to get everything distributed evenly (the dough will be thick – that’s okay)
Scoop the dough into rounded teaspoonfuls and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with Maldon salt, if using. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until edges turn golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. While the texture of these is best on the first day (I like to eat small batches and eat them fresh), they’ll keep uncovered at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
Notes
This recipe works well with other nut butters like cashew but always remember when using nut butters in recipes: make sure to stir it well beforehand as the oils can separate.