We asked blogger and nutritionist Lane Wiederstein to share her favorite treats any novice baker can tackle this weekend. Aprons at your fingertips …
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My gluten free chocolate chip cookies have hit the nail on the head when it comes to a healthy treat. They are refined sugar free, giving you all the comfort without the guilt. I love this recipe because NO hand mixer is required, just a bowl and a spoon… less mess equals a happy baker!
Serves: Makes 12 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of gluten-free flour
- 1 cup of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ cup of maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of dark chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla, egg and chocolate chips.
- Mix well.
- Roll out tablespoons of the mixture and flatten into 12 cookies on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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