Let’s take a moment and appreciate a good ol’ chocolate chip cookie. We took the classic cookie to the next level and created a protein rich plant-based treat without compromising taste or texture.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chia egg (1 Tbsp ground chia meal + 2.5 Tbsp water)
- 1 Tsp vanilla Extract
- 1 serving Vega® Protein Made Simple Caramel Toffee flavor
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ¼ cup almondmilk, room temperature
- ½ Tsp baking soda
- ¼ Tsp sea salt
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Make chia egg by combining water and chia seeds. Set aside.
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Sift together flour, oats, protein powder, baking soda salt. Set aside.
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Cream almond butter, sugar and vanilla.
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Add chia egg.
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Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
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Mix until combined.
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Add chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Drop approximately two tablespoon of dough on ungreased baking sheet.
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Gently press dough ball with your thumb to flatten slightly.
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Cook until golden brown, approximately 12-17 minutes. (Note these take a little longer to become crisp than regular cookies due to the added protein powder)
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Cool for 2-5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
