Chocolate chip cookies are a staple here at MCLV HQ. They’re quick & easy to throw together and you can use a variety of delicious, healthy ingredients to get the job done.
Sometimes though, chocolate chips just isn’t enough. Enter – Raw cacao. Add just two tablespoons to any batter and you instantly have a chocolate lovers dream dessert.
Rich, flavorful, and filled with antioxidants. {You’re welcome for the chocolate enabling}
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 Cups of Flour {You can use a basic gluten-free blend like Bob’s Red Mill or mix almond meal & coconut flour}
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao
- 2 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
- 2 Tbsp Apple Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Sweetener {Maple Syrup or Coconut Sugar are both great choices}
- 1 Flax Egg {1 Tsp Flax Seed Meal + 2 Tbsp water}
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 Cup of dark chocolate or carob chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 & line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl
- Then combine the wet ingredients, including the “flax egg,” and whisk until smooth
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix completely before folding in the chocolate chips
- Scoop dough into balls and place on the cookie sheet
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet
Want peanut butter chocolate chip cookies? Substitute the cacao for 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter.
Stay tuned for the next MCLV Mange installment and check out the previous posts from this series to see what you’ve missed so far:
Coconut Vegetables // Farmer’s Market Fare // Vegetable Lasagna // Super Charge Me Cookies // Mac n’ Cheese // Energy Bites // Sunday Preparation // Hemp Salad // Tuscan Baked Quinoa // Spicy Peanut Stirfry // Mini Polenta Pizzas // Indian Feast // Healthy Treats // Bacon Deviled Eggs // Vegan Gluten-Free Pizza // Peanut Butter Cookies // Soft Serve Ice Cream // Coconut Cookie Cake // Gluten-Free Protein Cake // Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake // Peanut Butter Banana Cookies // Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins // Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars // Pumpkin Biscuits // Coconut Cashew Cookies //Banana Bread Macaroons // Crackling Cauliflower // Raw Salted Caramel Chocolate Pecan Torte // Vegan Ice Cream // Gluten-Free Vegan Cinnamon Blondies // Infused Water // Protein Smoothie // Stir Fry // Healthy Protein Snacks // Homemade Larabars // Vegan Buddha Bowl // Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese // Tomato & Bean Salad // Peanut Butter Cookies // Vegan Snowball Cookies // Coconut Chia Overnight Oats // Quick Midweek Saute // Hearty Breakfast Oatmeal // Peanut Butter Smoothie
