almond dark chocolate chunk cookies

These delicious cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free and use agave nectar.

the goods:

2 ½ cups blanched almond flour
½ teaspoon salt (celtic sea salt preferred)
½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup almond oil (or grapeseed oil)
½ cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup dark chocolate pieces, chopped in small chunks
½ cup sliced almonds

the process:

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda

3. In a medium bowl combine almond oil and agave

4. Stir wet ingredients into the almond flour mixture until thoroughly combined

5. Fold in chocolate chunks and almond slices

6. Spoon dough 1 heaping tablespoon at a time onto a parchment lined baking sheet, pressing down with palm of your hand to flatten

7. Bake at 350 for 8 to 12 minutes, until lightly golden

8. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 20-25 minute, then serve


the result:
about a dozen cookies


the benefits:
Almonds are Rich in Vitamin E and high in protein. They are also claimed to help improve complexion, aid in the prevention of cancer and when eaten daily, help to reduce the number of risk factors in heart disease.

Dark Chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries and far more than milk chocolate or white chocolate). It can also help low blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol.

Cinnamon is a great source of fiber, iron and calcium. When added to food, it helps to naturally preserve the food by inhibiting bacteria growth a food spoilage. It can help to lower LDL cholesterol and can have a regulatory affect of blood sugar levels.

Agave Nectar has a favorable glycemic profile. It provides sweetness, without the "sugar rush" and unhealthful blood sugar spikes caused by many other sugars.

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Thank you to elanaspantry.com for inspiration for this recipe.