So, I have been on a “cookie craze” recently. For some reason, I have been craving cookies, and I am the type of person that believes in satisfying your cravings—in moderation of course. I find that if I do not allow myself what I really crave, like cookies or a cupcake every now and then, then I will eat a whole bunch more trying to fulfill my craving, only to give in to it later after all of the other food I stuffed into my mouth. The gluten-free dark chocolate chip cookies shown above are the result of my friday night cookie craving. Once I have perfected the recipe, I will definitely post it! The cooking craze did not stop there though. Over the weekend, I made Paleo Snickerdoodles for my gluten-free-eating dad when he came home from his work trip.These gluten-free snickerdoodles were spot on and packed with cinnamon! A real craving buster for sure that is on the healthier side!
Ingredients
♦ 1½ cups almond flour
♦ 1 tbsp coconut flour
♦ 1 egg
♦ ¼ cup honey
♦ ¼ cup melted coconut oil
♦ 1 tsp vanilla
♦ 1 tsp cinnamon + more for rolling
♦ ½ tsp nutmeg
♦ ½ tsp baking soda
♦ ¼ tsp sea salt
Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Mix together well until a dough lump forms. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating, form small balls of dough and roll them in cinnamon.
This recipe should make about 21 cookies. Place the coated dough balls onto a baking sheet.
Gently press the dough balls flat with a jar lid or spoon.
Place in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool off and…
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♦ For 2 cookies: 160 calories, 2 grams fiber, 4 grams protein, 6 grams sugar
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