These cookies have a soft texture and are packed with nutrition, all while keeping the grains and refined sugars off your plate!
Course:
Dessert
Keyword:
Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Servings: 12 cookies
Author: Caitlin Iles
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3/4
cup
of nut butter of choice
I like almond butter!
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1
tbsp.
ground chia seeds
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2
eggs
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2
tsp.
vanilla
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¼
cup
maple syrup
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¼
cup
coconut palm sugar
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1
tsp.
baking powder
-
pinch
of sea salt
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¼ to ½
cup
chocolate chips
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Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine all ingredients in a small food processor and whip together until smooth. You can also beat it together with eggbeaters. Add chocolate chips and stir to combine.
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Place mixture in the fridge to chill for 5-10 minutes until slightly firm.
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Use a heaping tablespoon to scoop the batter onto your baking sheet.
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Bake for 7 minutes then rotate and bake for 3-5 more minutes.
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Remove from oven, let sit for 1 minute before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Enjoy!
Note: If your nut butter is really runny try adding an extra tsp. or two of chia seeds. The batter will be runnier than a traditional cookie dough; don't panic!