Italian-Inspired Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious milk chocolate chip cookies inspired by Italian flavors, designed to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol. These heart-healthy cookies are rich in soluble fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats.

Prep time: 15M Cook time: 12M Yields: 12 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
Fold in the dairy-free milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Italian-inspired milk chocolate chip cookies as a heart-healthy treat!

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving
Calories 180
Protein (g) 4
Carbs (g) 20
Fiber (g) 3
Sugar (g) 10
Saturated fat (g) 2
Sodium (mg) 50
Cholesterol 0