Chewy choc chip cookies



INGREDIENTS
  • 1 egg 
  • 1 cup blanched almond meal 
  • 1/2 cup mulled tahini 
  • 1/2 cup raw cacao 
  • 2tsp pure vanilla extract 
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 
  • 1/4 melted coconut oil 
  • 1/4 cup pure Canadian maple syrup 
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda 
  • pinch of himalayan salt 
  • 2 pieces of Lindt 85% cocoa broken into small chunks to add to the top 
Combine wet ingredients together then slowly add in the dry ingredients until mixed well.
Allow mixture to chill in fridge for 15-20min then scoop onto baking tray. 
Cook for approximately 10 minutes at 180 degrees.

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