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Chocolate Chip Cookies!

✨ Chocolate Chip Cookies ✨

A really good chocolate chip cookie that doesn’t derail your meal plan - can this be for real?! I’ve got you! Bake up these cookies for a delicious treat that tastes good and won’t make you feel terrible!

Ingredients
* 3 cups almond flour
* 1 tsp GF baking soda
* ½ tsp sea salt
* ¼ cup organic coconut oil, melted
* ¼ cup raw maple syrup
* 1 large egg
* 2 large egg whites (¼ cup)
* 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
* ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I love the Kirkland brand from Costco, but any will do)

Directions
1) Preheat the oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2) Combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well and set aside.
3) Beat coconut oil and maple syrup in a large bowl until creamy, about 4-5 minutes.
4) Add the egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract and beat for 2 minutes.
5) Add almond flour mixture to egg mixture and mix until blended.
6) Add chocolate chips and fold in.
7) Drop rounded teaspoons onto parchment paper and bake for 14-16 minutes.

Portion Fix Containers: 1 cookie = 1½ Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat; be sure to track!

What is your favorite treat? Do you prefer sweet or savory??