Indulge in a tasty treat with these chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for those on special diets. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be adapted for vegan diets as well.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, flax egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.
- Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Interesting Facts
Almond flour and coconut flour make a great gluten-free flour blend for baking.
Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic index sweetener compared to traditional white sugar.
Flaxseed is a great egg substitute for vegan baking.