Dieting can be TORTURE! But since we've embarked on living a Paleo-Lifestyle, our family hasn't really felt like we're missing out....except in one area. Desserts. I love chocolate and I have honestly missed that "something sweet" here and there. At the same time, I'm feeling better than I have in years (I hit my 10-pound goal!) and I'm not willing to go backwards with my eating changes. So, when a friend posted a link to Chocolate Chip Cookies, Paleo-style, I couldn't resist.
First, I must say that deciding to change our lifestyle has required an investment of both time and money. It does take time to prepare food that is healthy and delicious. But, not really THAT much more time than cooking a "regular", non-fast food, home-cooked meal. And money..."organic" and "nitrate-free" come with a price tag. Keeping fresh fruit around means going to the grocery store more frequently and sometimes fruit can get costly.
But, it's about tradeoff's. Our pocketbook hasn't been hurt at all because I'm not buying the "extras" that I used to, such as chips or soda. Plus, like I said, we're feeling great. It's worth it.
So, back to the cookies. They really taste more like a coconut macaroon with chocolate chips, but they were a hit in our home!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Again, my thanks to the amazing folks at The Paleo Plan for their awesome collection of Paleo recipes. I've made a couple taste adjustments, so here is the link to the original recipe: http://www.paleoplan.com/2011/01-25/grain-free-chocolate-chip-cookies/)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In an small bowl combine:
3 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
In large bowl whisk together (or use small electric mixer):
2 large eggs
1/2 cup raw honey
1 1/2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
When well combined, add:
1/2 cup coconut or macadamia nut oil, melted
Gently stir in:
1 1/2 cups "Enjoy Life" brand mini chocolate chips
Spoon tablespoon-sized balls onto cookie sheet, leaving room for cookies to spread. Bake for about 8 minutes, watching to make sure cookies do not get too brown.
Remove cookies from oven. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
These cookies freeze nicely and can be packed in snack-sized baggies for a lunch treat.
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