Not exact matches
I love the
coconut / tapioca
combo for pancakes and muffins but cookies can get dry and cakey
if you add a tbsp too much!
I used white whole wheat flour but you can substitute a
combo of almond, oat, and / or
coconut flours
if you want a gluten - free version.
I will definitely be sharing other fruit / berry /
coconut cream type recipes for the summer, so
if you enjoy this
combo, keep an eye on the blog and let me know what else you would like to see!
1 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded
coconut, toasted 3 tablespoons ground flax 1/2 cup seeds (I did a
combo of sunflower, sesame and pepitas) 1/2 cup dried fruit (I used a dried berry mix from Trader Joe's) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons water (
if necessary after refrigerating)
If you are using the chocolate chips raw, you can just use the normal
combo of
coconut oil, cacao powder and honey.
So I have made this several times... it's an absolute favorite and everyone is always amazed when I tell them it's GF and vegan:) BUT I was wondering
if you have ever tried this recipe using a 1 to 1 GF flour mix (like King Arthur or Bob's redmill) instead of the almond flour /
coconut flour
combo....
(Though the theme of shredded
coconut runs through each of my favorite
combos,
if you're not a fan, just omit the
coconut because... the basic chocolate chip cookie remains the same.
I will definitely be sharing other fruit / berry /
coconut cream type recipes for the summer, so
if you enjoy this
combo, keep an eye on the blog and let me know what else you would like to see!
I personally like to use a blend of quinoa flour, almond flour, and
coconut flour to get a lower starch content and higher protein and fiber content in my baked goods (plus to make sure the recipe is gluten - free)-- this
combo of 3 flours is AMAZING in banana bread, zucchini bread, or carrot cake bread or muffins, but will work with anything
if you use your creativity in baking.
If you are low on the sweet fruits and your kids are needing it sweeter, you can add a little pure vanilla extract (especially good with mango / banana /
coconut / creamy
combos).
I'm going to try it again using only almond flour because I like a denser texture and wonder
if maybe the
combo of
coconut butter and
coconut flour (which I know absorbs more liquid!)
If using
coconut oil, I recommend using a
combo of
coconut oil and ghee / butter to mellow out the
coconut flavor.