Sweet Potato Carob Chip Cookies

by August 25, 2017

These soft cookies are perfectly sweet, light and healthy [high fiber and healthy fats]! Take one bite will have carob and sweet potato dancing in your mouth with soft tones of pecan. Ooh they are delicious!

Eating Style:

Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time:

Serves:

12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup ground flax
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan rock salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg or egg replacement – see note
  • 1 small sweet potato, yield 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened carob chips
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Notes

Egg replacement – 1 tablespoon freshly ground flax with 3 tablespoon water

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories:

214

Calories from Fat:

136.8

Total Fat:

15.2 g

Saturated Fat:

5.1 g

Cholesterol:

17 mg

Sodium:

91 mg

Carbs:

15.8 g

Dietary Fiber:

2.7 g

Net Carbs:

13.1 g

Sugars:

8.9 g

Protein:

2.6 g

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