Vegan Chocolate Bar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour, or gluten free flour blend containing xanthan gum, or 3/4 cup quinoa flour for a paleo and/or grain-free option
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 chia egg
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or powder
- 1/4 cup neutral flavored oil
- 1 dairy free dark chocolate bar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Make chia egg replacer by mixing 1 teaspoon ground chia seeds with 2 teaspoons warm water in a small bowl and set aside
If you are making these grain free with quinoa or amaranth flour, or a blend of both, then make an extra chia egg to help bind the cookie dough
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl
Combine wet ingredients in a medium bowl and then add to dry ingredients along with chia egg or eggs
Mix until just combined and stir in chocolate chips
Scoop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving space for them to spread a bit
Bake for 10-12 minutes until bottoms are just beginning to brown
Cool on cookie sheet and enjoy warm
