Almond Flour Cinnamon Spice whole-food, no-processed-ingredient holiday cookie recipes.Make them natural, unprocessed ingredients and packed with festive flavors. These cookies are gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and great for a healthier holiday treat!
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are made with coconut flour, which is naturally gluten-free, and sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup. The chocolate chips are a perfect holiday indulgence!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (make sure they’re dairy-free and sugar-free, or use chopped dark chocolate)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, for extra texture)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Combine the dough: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. If the dough is too thick, add a tablespoon of almond milk or coconut milk to loosen it up.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut, if using.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Sweeteners: These recipes are sweetened with natural alternatives like honey, maple syrup, and ripe bananas, which are minimally processed. You can substitute with other whole sweeteners if needed, such as coconut sugar or date paste.
- Flavor variations: You can easily swap in different spices (like cardamom or allspice) depending on your flavor preferences.
- Storage: Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
- Decorating: If you want to decorate the cookies (like for gingerbread), use naturally-sweetened icing or just dust them with a little cinnamon or powdered stevia for a simple touch.
- Option: Smash a candy cane and sprinkle over the top while still warm.
These whole-food holiday cookie recipes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without using refined ingredients, and they bring that warm, cozy holiday vibe to your kitchen! Enjoy baking.
Renay
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