Rich Chocolate Cookies (Low Glycemic)

These vegan cookies have a nice texture from cacao nibs and walnuts and rich chocolate flavor from unsweetened chocolate and cacao powder.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup rye flour
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup walnuts
• ½ cup brown rice flour
• 3 tablespoons flax seeds
• ¾ cup agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon lecithin
• ¾ cup cacao powder
• ¾ cup cacao nibs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine water and flax seeds in a small bowl. Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pour water and flax seeds into a blender. Add agave, unsweetened chocolate, and vanilla extract; blend on high speed until combined.

Step 4

Mix rye flour, cacao nibs, cacao powder, brown rice flour, walnuts, lecithin, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water mixture; mix well until dough is combined.

Step 5

Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes.