Vegan & Gluten-Free Choc-Chip Cookies

Who knew 'healthy' and choc-chip' could be used in the same sentence. These cookies are free from animal products, gluten AND refined sugars. So by all means, feast!

Makes: 10-12

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Ingredients

• 2 cups buckwheat flour

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or 3/4 if you prefer a sweeter cookie)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (note, if you only have vanilla essence, just use a few drops)

• 3 tbsp coconut oil

• 3/4 cup plant-based milk

• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°c

• Combine the sugar and flour in a mixing bowl

• Melt the coconut oil in the microwave. Add it to the mix along with the vanilla and milk. Mix well

• Now add the chocolate chips and combine

• Use your hands to distribute balls of dough on a lined baking tray. Press down lightly to flatten each one (keep in mind these will not expand)

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden!