The world ’ s healthiest chocolate chip cookies
The recipe name may deceive you into thinking they can ’ t possibly be delicious , but the taste might deceive you into thinking they can ’ t possibly be healthy ! Cast your doubts aside and become a believer !
Makes 12
Ingredients
300g ( 3 cups ) almond meal / almond flour 125ml ( ½ cup ) light flavoured olive oil 125ml ( ½ cup ) pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 100g good quality dark chocolate ( between 70-85 % cocoa ), cut into small chunks .
Method
1 . Preheat oven to 150 ° C ( 300 ° F ).
2 . Combine almond meal , olive oil , maple , and vanilla . 3 . Mix into a soft dough - if your mix is too dry for any reason , add 1 tablespoon of water . 4 . Fold in your chocolate , so it ' s evenly mixed through . 5 . Form into small cookies , using a mini ice-cream scoop or spoon , and place onto a lined baking tray . 6 . Garnish the cookie with a little chocolate or some flaked almonds . 7 . Bake for 20 minutes or until golden . 8 . Cool completely before devouring . Enjoy !
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