Healthy Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies/Bars

Submitted by Chef #874971

"I make these as a substitute for the more expensive Cliff bar energy bars. They are not very sweet, but the taste is still satisfying and they provide long lasting energy as they have a very low glycemic index. My 4-year old loves them."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24 cookies
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour or 1 cup millet flour
• 1⁄2 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup almond meal
• 3⁄4 cup almond milk
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seed butter
• 1⁄8 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips

directions

1. Mix all ingredients well. If mixture is too dry/clumpy add a little extra almond milk. Form into 1 inch balls, and press surface lightly with fork to flatten a little.
2. Cook at 350 for 14 to 16 minutes.
3. Cookies will not rise or enlarge much in size, and they will be dense - more like an energy bar consistency.
4. I've also made this as true bars - just press into a pan, bake about 20 min and cut into rectangles.
5. The recipe works fine with regular flour, and you may substitute any type of nut butter. We just happen to be a gluten-free household, and I like the flavor of the coconut flour in the cookies.