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Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies- Dairy Free/Gluten Free

If you’re been around the blog a bit, you’ll know that I am a huge chocolate and cookie fiend (which is why I have a roundup of my favorite cookies!)I But I’m also a healthy nut. know what you may be thinking…how can chocolate chip cookies be healthy? But it’s true! These paleo based, delicious, crumbly, dairy free chocolate chip cookies are definitely further along the healthy scale than most. Just like my Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, these cookies have some major health perks- so why not make an extra big batch?

If you’re looking for a tasty cookie that won’t set your health goals or diet restrictions back you’ve found it! These paleo cookies are almond based meaning they’re wheat free and give you a great boost of healthy fats!

Almond meal is easily one of my favorite products- ever. This is partially because it’s simple to use but also because almonds have so many healthy benefits. Calcium, fats, protein, almonds are no minor food! They’re extremely nutrient dense which is why I love them with kids. Plus, when you make almond pancakes you can’t go wrong!

While giving up wheat based products is hard (and my house is definitely not wheat free), using nut flours in place of traditional wheat and processed flours is an easy and tasty swap. Plus, it gives all of your recipes a big nutrient boost – so win.

Because these chocolate chip cookies are real food based they’re naturally dairy free and gluten free. While my house isn’t completely dairy free, I do try to avoid it in some ways and use *in my opinion* healthier alternatives. (and if you need some tips to go dairy free, I’ve got you covered!). Instead of regular sugar they use maple syrup and honey which are staples in my house.

Another major perk to these cookies is that they keep really well in the freezer and make a perfect late night movie sack when you have a craving. And really, you can’t go wrong have a stash of chocolate chip cookies on hand!

I’d tell you to make a big batch and share them, but honestly, keep these little treats for yourself! These cookies come out a bit crumbly which means they melt in your mouth nicely when devouring them.

Ingredients In The Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 2 cups almond meal
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/3 Almond butter
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tbs Honey
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup enjoy life chocolate chips

Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Mixing bowls
• Silicone spatula
  
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

How To Make The Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In the microwave or on the stove melt the coconut oil until it’s liquid (melt the honey too if needed).

In a large bowl combine the almond meal and baking powder.

In  a smaller bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, syrup and vanilla until smooth.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well- until everything is coated.

Add in the chocolate chips and stir.

On a silicone baking mat or a tray lined with parchment paper, portion the batter into balls using an ice cream scoop.

With a fork or spatula, press down lightly to flatten the balls slightly.

Bake for 6 minutes, flip the tray and bake for another 3-4 minutes until ever so lightly browned.

The cookies won’t look completely done, let them cool on the tray for ten minutes before moving.

Makes 9-10 cookies

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These paleo, dairy free, almond based cookies are perfect to whip up and munch on when you need a cookie fix!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups almond meal
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 almond butter
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tbs honey
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup enjoy life chocolate chips (dairy free)

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In the microwave or on the stove melt the coconut oil until it’s liquid (melt the honey too if needed).
• In a large bowl combine the almond meal and baking powder.
• In  a smaller bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, syrup and vanilla until smooth.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well- until everything is coated.
• Add in the chocolate chips and stir.
• On a silicone baking mat or a tray lined with parchment paper, portion the batter into balls using an ice cream scoop.
• With a fork or spatula, press down lightly to flatten the balls slightly.
• Bake for 6 minutes, flip the tray and bake for another 3-4 minutes until ever so lightly browned.
• The cookies won’t look completely done, let them cool on the tray for ten minutes before moving.

If you’re looking for a tasty but healthy cookie you’ve found it! These paleo chocolate chip cookies are easy to make, contain real, healthy ingredients and are perfect to store in your freezer for when you need them