Cashew Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy Valentines Day!
Anyone who knows me knows I have a BIG sweet tooth. I have to have some type of sweet every day. I know that might seem weird for a dietitian.. but I refuse to deprive myself of something I love so much. Besides, it is proven that restriction and limitation actually perpetuate disordered eating behaviors and can lead to binges later on.
That being said, treat yourself this Valentines Day–if your body wants a sweet treat, give it one! And I have the perfect cookie for you to enjoy.
These cashew butter chocolate chip cookies are seriously phenomenal. I made them for my work potluck this morning.. but I also hid a stash at my apartment away from where Cameron will find them. Because I want them all to myself. Sorry, not sorry.
I know cashew butter can be a bit pricey, but it happened to be on sale last week at Aldi for under $2–talk about a steal! Normally I would feel guilty using so much in just one recipe, so this worked out perfectly. Either way though, these cookies are totally worth it. Also, this recipe is gluten free (as long as your oat flour is uncontaminated) for anyone with Celiac Disease or a gluten sensitivity, and it can easily be made vegan by substituting eggs with flax eggs and honey with maple syrup!
It is only 9:30 AM currently and half the plate I brought into work is gone.. cookies for breakfast for the win.
Ingredients:
Dry:
3/4 cup oat flour
3/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Wet:
1 1/4 cup cashew butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 T honey
Preheat oven to 350. Mix together all dry ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another. Combine wet and dry ingredients until fully mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips. Place about 1 tablespoon worth onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for ~10 minutes.
**Note: Oven times will vary. The bottoms of mine were a little overdone but are still nice and soft on the insides. I put them on a rack a little close to the bottle–I would recommend a rack in the very middle of the oven!