Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ok – I swear I am going to dive into the FIXATE recipes outside of the desserts but let’s be honest – these just sounded too good to pass up!

SERVINGS: 26 (1 cookie each)

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 14 minutes

Container equivalents (per serving) – 1.5 yellows

WHAT YOU NEED:

3 cups almond flour

1 tsp. baking soda, gluten free

1/4 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan Salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey

1 large egg

2 large egg whites (1/4 cup)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Preheat oven to 375

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper

Combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl; set aside

Beat oil and maple syrup in a large mixer bowl until creamy, approximately 4-5 minutes

Add egg, egg whites, and extract; beat additional 2 minutes

Add almond flour mixture and mix until blended

Drop rounded TBSP not prepared baking sheet. Flatten cookies with a spatula if desired. Bake approximately 14 minutes or until golden brown.

Store in airtight container.

I have a lot of gluten sensitivities in my family and loved that these were gluten free. I think next time I will try to make my own almond flour and maybe go with the honey over the maple syrup just to see!

Also – I had a mishap with my oven timer and they were slightly overcooked. They tasted fabulous right out of the oven but were a bit crispy for my preference. But that has nothing to do with the recipe and everything to do with my own mistake!!! Oops – lesson learned!

This recipe is from the new cookbook FIXATE, by Autumn Calabrese. Autumn also created the 21-day fix and 21-day fix extreme workout programs which incorporate 30 minute workouts with a portion controlled nutrition plan. No matter what your age or weight or current athletic ability – anyone can eat right for their body type! She includes a variety of Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Paleo recipes.

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