Chocolate-Hazelnut-Goji Berry Cookies (grain-free, gluten-free)

Ali Segersten
Chocolate-Hazelnut-Goji Berry Cookies (grain-free, gluten-free)

This healthy little cookie recipe came to me in a flash the other day....all written out in my mind. I knew I had to get busy in the kitchen and make them. They turned out great the first time! Living in the Pacific Northwest we have an ample supply of hazelnuts so I like to use every opportunity I get to incorporate them into my recipes. If you don't have hazelnuts on hand try using raw organic almonds instead.

I use pastured eggs in all of my cooking. These types of eggs are one step up from organic and usually have a much darker, orangish-colored yolk. Pastured means that the hens had ample space outdoors to roam and peck around for bugs, ate organic vegetable scraps and organic grains. You can find pastured eggs at your local health food store, farmer's market, or even your neighbor! Just make sure that any grain that is fed to the hens is organic and GMO-free!

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Chocolate-Hazelnut-Goji Berry Cookies

Grain-Free Paleo Chocolate-Hazelnut-Goji Berry Cookies
Servings
18 cookies
Cook Time
12 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes

This cookie recipe isn't too sweet. It would make a good snack for school or work. Pair a few cookies with some Kale Chips and raw carrot sticks for a healthy afternoon snack or light lunch!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups raw hazelnuts
⅓ cups cacao powder
2 tablespoons coconut flour
¼ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoons sea salt

Wet Ingredients

4 tablespoons cold butter (or coconut oil)
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cups dried goji berries
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
  2. Place the hazelnuts into a food processor fitted with the "s" blade.
  3. Grind into a fine meal, then add the remaining dry ingredients. Pulse until combined.
  4. Then add the butter or coconut oil; pulse to combine.
  5. Add the remaining wet ingredients and process to combine them.
  6. Add goji berries and briefly pulse to mix them in.
  7. Let the dough sit for a few minutes.
  8. Drop by the spoonful onto the cookie sheet. With wet hands, gently flatten each one.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and place onto a wire rack to cool. 

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About the Author

Alissa Segersten, MS, CN

Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.

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