Nut-butter-based cookies are fast becoming a staple in our house.

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Who knew that gluten-free baking could be so simple? Since my last batch of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies disappeared so quickly, I figured I should probably whip up another batch for us to enjoy over the weekend.

This time, using my favorite nut butter as a base.

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I also wanted to try adding some extra texture to these cookies, reminiscent of an oatmeal-based batter–> without actually using oats. I used to add shredded coconut as a “secret ingredient” to my traditional oatmeal cookie recipe (it adds great texture and moisture), so I figured I should give it a shot in this version, too! The result tastes ridiculously good.

Have I mentioned that we never need to make cookies using flour again?

Grain-Free “Oatmeal” Chocolate Chip Cookies makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients:

1 cup creamy unsalted almond butter 1/3 cup honey 1 whole egg, or a flax egg 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium bowl, mix together the first five ingredients until a smooth batter forms, then gently fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips.

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Using a tablespoon, or cookie scoop , drop the batter onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat, or parchment paper.

Bake for 9-10 minutes at 350F, rotating the pan after 5 minutes, until cookies are golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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Serve warm, or cold!

(We actually prefer ours straight from the freezer <–try it!)

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  • 1 cup creamy unsalted almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 whole egg , or a flax egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the first five ingredients until a smooth batter forms, then gently fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
  • Using a tablespoon, or cookie scoop, drop the batter onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat, or parchment paper.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes at 350F, rotating the pan after 5 minutes, until cookies are golden brown around the edges.
  • Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Serve warm, or cold!

Nutrition

Per Serving: Calories: 125, Fat: 9g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 3g

I know many of you have already had success with the Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies , so I hope these are a hit as well!

The flavor variations seem pretty endless… and I plan to try all of them.

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Grain-Free “Oatmeal” Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy unsalted almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 whole egg , or a flax egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the first five ingredients until a smooth batter forms, then gently fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
  • Using a tablespoon, or cookie scoop, drop the batter onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat, or parchment paper.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes at 350F, rotating the pan after 5 minutes, until cookies are golden brown around the edges.
  • Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Serve warm, or cold!

Nutrition

https://detoxinista.com/grain-free-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/