Chewy Chocolate Cookies

By OhApril

This recipe from wellness chef Amanda Skrip uses clean ingredients like low-glycemic coconut palm sugar & takes only minutes to make. Your friends, family, & that cutie in your yoga class will surely be impressed.

About coconut sugar: Coconut palm sugar is a natural sweetener made from the nectar of the coconut palm tree. It’s low on the glycemic index, meaning it won’t lead to a blood sugar crash & increase sweet cravings the way refined sugars will. It’s natural rich in B-vitamins & minerals like zinc, potassium, & iron. Amanda says you can easily swap it for white or brown sugar at a ratio of 1:1.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour, packed
• 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons ground flax
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from alignyo.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, palm sugar, cacao, flax, baking powder, soda, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk coconut oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry, and stir until evenly mixed. Add in chocolate chips and stir to combine.
Using a scant tablespoon, form dough into balls on baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.