RICH CHOCOLATE ENERGY COOKIES

SERVES 12 COOKIES

1⁄2 cup dairy-free butter, softened

1 cup coconut sugar

1 tbsp chia seeds or ground chia seeds

2 cups (12 ounces) dairy-free chocolate chips, divided

1 tbsp instant coffee

1 1⁄4 cups whole wheat flour

1⁄2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1⁄2 tsp salt

2 tbsp raw shelled hempseed

1 cup walnuts, chopped

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 92kcal
Fat: 4.9g (2.5g S.Fat)
Carbs: 4.8g
Protein: 8.4g
Sugar: 2.1g
Sodium: 343mg

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Cut parchment paper to fit on a baking sheet. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. 5 minutes on medium speed, or until light and fluffy

Set aside the chia seeds with 3 tbsp water.

Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.

2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp instant coffee Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Hand-mix thoroughly.

In the stand mixer bowl, combine the prepared chia seed mixture and melted chocolate. On medium speed, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Mix in the flour mixture until it is just combined. Fold in the remaining chocolate chips, hempseed, and walnuts in the mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.

Drop by large heaping tbsp onto the prepared cookie sheet, 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly. Bake for 12 minutes in the oven.

Cool on a wire rack