Coconut Flour Cookies

So again, always trying new things in the kitchen, I had some leftover coconut items (sugar and flour) that I don't normally cook with from a food science lab project that I figured I would use up. Various flours and sugars perform differently in cooking, hence partially why dietitians have to take chemistry and food science classes paired with labs so that we understand how different things perform in recipes, in the cookery process, and also in our bodies. This topic is extremely fascinating to me however, I will not bore you with the science behind them all. But it did help me create this yummy batch of coconut inspired cookies that turned out super soft and almost had a brownie texture in the center. I enjoyed one shortly after it cooled with a HUGE glass of milk and it was so stinking delicious.

Another thing I would like to address is the recent obsession with coconut oil in many things that I find bizarre and downright crazy. Coconut oil is a saturated fat that does increase HDL cholesterol however, it doesn't lower your risk for heart disease. There are many claims circulating around the internet that boasts almost magical powers from coconut oil and it simply doesn't exist. Don't fall into that trap! 

I'm super pumped about heading to work this week, it's always a good feeling when you spend your Sunday getting things ready for the upcoming week so that you can kill it. I have been busting my butt on my days off checking things off my to-do list. I know the baby will be here before we know it and I want to get as much done as I can now while the weather is just starting to improve instead of over the summer. I want to relax and soak in our last few months alone together spending our time doing some traveling and putting the final touches on things. I hope you all give this recipe a go- cooking with a variety of flours is always quite interesting and changes textures. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup almond butter (you can use which ever nut butter you prefer, I just like almond)

2 Tbsp coconut oil    

1/2 cup coconut sugar

2 eggs- room temp

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp coconut flakes

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp cinnamon (I used about 1 Tbsp lol... I love cinnamon)

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips 

How to:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place nut butter, coconut oil, and coconut sugar in food processor and process until smooth. 

Next add eggs & vanilla. Process until smooth and scrap down sides. 

Finally add coconut flakes, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and coconut flour and process until dough is formed. Scrape down sides & fold in chopped chocolate or chips. 

Bake 7-10 mins until golden on edges. 

Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan for 3-5 mins then remove to wire rack to completely cool and enjoy!