Grain & Gluten Free Chocolate Coffee Cookies

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Grain & Gluten Free Chocolate Coffee Cookies Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

33 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

80 g flour ( Cassava )
50 g sweet potato starch
50 g chickpea flour ( replace with Coconut Flour to make this Paleo )
20 g cacao
20 g carob powder
1/4 teaspoon espresso coffee ( Powder )
30 g erythritol
1/2 teaspoon stevia ( Green )
1/2 teaspoon vanilla ( Bean Powder , replaceable with Vanilla Extract )
85 g coconut milk ( for the perfect thickness I recommend Arroy D )
65 g coconut oil ( melted )
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon coconut milk
1 teaspoon erythritol
1/4 teaspoon green tea ( Matcha )
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon coconut flakes
20 g dark chocolate
20 g fresh edible flowers ( Violets )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
107
Sugar
1g
Fat
9g
These grain and gluten-free chocolate coffee cookies are a perfect option for those with special dietary requirements. Made with cassava flour, sweet potato starch, and chickpea flour, they offer a healthy alternative to traditional cookies. The combination of cacao, carob powder, and espresso gives the cookies a rich chocolate-coffee flavor, while the matcha adds a unique green tea aftertaste. These cookies are a low-carbohydrate option, making them ideal for those following a keto or sugar-free diet. Each cookie is topped with coconut flakes, grated dark chocolate, and edible flowers, making them visually appealing and delicious.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a mixing bowl, combine the cassava flour, sweet potato starch, chickpea flour, cacao, carob powder, espresso coffee powder, erythritol, stevia, and vanilla powder.
3.In another mixing bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, coconut milk, and egg yolks together.
4.Add the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl of dry ingredients.
5.Use your hands or a spatula to mix everything well until a dough forms.
6.Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.In a small bowl, combine a teaspoon of coconut oil, a teaspoon of coconut milk, a teaspoon of erythritol, 1/4 teaspoon of matcha, and 1/2 teaspoon of honey. Mix the ingredients well.
8.Brush the top of each cookie dough with the matcha mixture.
9.Sprinkle a pinch of coconut flakes, grated dark chocolate, and edible flowers on top of each cookie dough.
10.Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden.
11.Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

These cookies are perfect for those with a gluten and grain intolerance, making them a great option for gluten-free and paleo diets.

The matcha powder provides a boost of antioxidants and metabolism-boosting benefits.
The cookies are sweetened with erythritol and stevia, making them a better option for those watching their sugar intake.

CONS

The cookies may be harder than traditional cookies due to the absence of gluten.

Not all grocery stores may carry cassava flour, sweet potato starch, and chickpea flour substitutes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies are grain-free and gluten-free, ideal for those with gluten intolerance or those following a grain-free or Paleo diet.
The matcha powder used in the recipe has been linked to improving mental alertness, reducing stress levels, boosting metabolism, and providing antioxidants. The erythritol and stevia used as sweeteners are healthier options for those who want to reduce sugar intake.

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