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I’ve been increasingly drawn to recipes that aren’t only gluten-free, but grain-free as well. These Chocolate Chip Almond Meal Cookies are very low-glycemic, with an ingredient list you can be proud of.
You can easily whip these up once you have all of the ingredients in your pantry. This recipe makes one sheet of cookies (about 15) which is the perfect amount for a sweet treat! Falling in at approximately 3 carbs/ cookie, it’s a treat that I actually skip taking insulin for.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Chocolate Chip Almond Meal Cookies
Ingredients:
1 1/4 C. Almond Meal
1/4 C. Chopped Dark Chocolate
1/4 C. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1 Tbsp. Flax Meal
1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
1 Tsp. Instant Espresso Powder
1/3 Cup Coconut Sugar
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Egg
3 Tbsp. Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
- Mix the almond meal, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, flax meal, cocoa powder, espresso powder, coconut sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Using a whisk, blend all ingredients well. It’ll look something like this (see picture below).
- In a small bowl beat the egg until it grows a bit in size – add the melted coconut oil and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Using a large spoon, mix ingredients until well incorporated.
- Put in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Using a spoon, scoop into about 15 small balls.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using the heel of your hand, press the cookies until they are slightly flattened.
- Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until lightly golden. Don’t overcook the almonds, the cookies will continue to bake even after you remove them from the oven.
- Let them sit on a cooling rack, unless your family gobbles them up first!
Carbs per serving:
2 Cookies per serving = 6 carbohydrates! (3 grams per cookie)
{Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker and Sprouted Kitchen.}
I’ve never tried to go gluten-free nor cooked anything with almond meal or coconut sugar, but these cookies look delicious. I also have a cluster of autoimmune/inflammatory issues and wonder if gluten-free would help.
Laddie,
Thanks so much- great to hear from you! I met your friend Susan at diabetes camp again last weekend. Yes, these cookies are so low carb and that in and of itself makes them a winner! I make the almond meal in my Vitamix. You can leave out the cacao powder and espresso powder if you like, it’ll make them into a more traditional chocolate chip cookie. Hope this finds you well!
Best, Jewels
These look good! I’m wondering if this recipe works using almond flour (from blanched, skinless almonds)?
Cheers, Nikki
Nikki,
I haven’t made this with blanched almond flour but I’m sure it would be fine. The color will be lighter of course – without the pulverized skins. Trader Joe’s sells almond meal or you can easily make it in a food processor or a Vitamix in small batches. Let me know how it works out for you!
Best, Jewels
They turned out just great, Jewels! Didn’t have instant espresso (or coffee) on hand, so went without, and still loved them. Tonight we’re out of coconut too, and a little low on chocolate bits, so will substitute with coconut flour and raisins. Would love to play in your kitchen with you when we’re back in Flag again! Hugs, W
Thanks Wynne! Yes – so look forward to having you back in town again, lets get together and create some new healthy recipes. Best, Jewels