Gluten free chocolate chip cookies

The chocolate chip cookie is one of the most requested recipes I get…  So here it is…Enjoy !
Almonds are a fantastic Alkaline nut a good source of heart healthy anti-inflammatory fats, protein, antioxidants and fibre. Also high in the amino acid glutathione one of the most powerful antioxidants that also occurs naturally in our cells. It’s needed by the body to repair cells and maintain a healthy immune system.  Cacao beans which are high in magnesium and contain more antioxidants than red wine or green tea.

• 150 g almond meal
• 50 g macadamia nut oil
• 50 g honey (2 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract
• 50 g good quality dark chocolate, or raw cacao nibs

Combine the first 4 ingredients then add the dark chocolate and form into a dough. Add a few tablespoons of water if mix is a little dry.  Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon form into 10 cookies.  Press onto a baking tray lined with a sheet of baking paper.  Bake in a low 150 C oven for 20 – 30 minutes until golden.  Cool completely before devouring. ! enjoy .  

Makes 10 cookies
Protein 4
Carbs 7
Fat 9
514 kj   /   123 calories