Healthier Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthier Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 227 g coconut oil, softened (1 cup)
• 160 g coconut sugar (3/4 cup)
• 120 ml pure maple syrup (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 60 g flaxseed meal mixed with 180 ml water (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water)
• 410 g almond flour (3 cups)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 396 g dairy-free chocolate chips (2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
3. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the coconut oil, coconut sugar, and maple syrup until well combined. Add the thickened flaxseed mixture and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Roll 2-3 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheets.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes, removing them when they are just starting to brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.