bites - Coconut Cacao Protein Cookies

By tinathorn

Nutritional Facts (per cookie ball (1/21)): Calories: 55.5, Total Fat: 3.1g, Sodium: 92.5mg, Potassium: 32.3mg, Total Carb: 4.9g, Dietary Fiber: 2.8g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein: 2g

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. coconut flour
• 2 T. hemp protein powder
• 2 T. cacao powder
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t. salt
• 4 packets of granulated stevia (you could also use a couple of drops of liquid stevia or about 2 t. coconut sugar)
• 2 T. flaxseed + 4 T. water (mix together let sit for 10 minutes)
• 2 T. unsweetened, shredded coconut (plus more for rolling)
• 1 T. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 c. unsalted, roasted almond butter
• 3/4 c. unsweetened, vanilla almond milk

Details

Adapted from mangiablog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
Add in the flax mixture, coconut, vanilla, almond butter, and almond milk, stirring until a big round ball of dough forms.
Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-in. round balls, roll each ball into shredded coconut, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
Let cool completely on the baking sheet.