Nearly everyone loves chocolate chip cookies but many people are looking for healthier alternatives to treat themselves. Low in sugar, dairy-free and easy to make, these MIA chocolate chip cookies are a great way to enjoy a classic treat in a healthier way.

INGREDIENTS

Makes 18 cookies:

◆ 1 ¼ cups (150g) white whole wheat flour

◆  ½ teaspoon baking soda

◆ ½ teaspoon baking powder

◆ ½ teaspoon fine salt

◆  ½ cup (105g) virgin coconut oil (room temperature in solid form)

◆  ½ cup (77g) coconut or white sugar

◆ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

◆ 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk (room temperature)

◆ ¾ cup (130g) MIA dark chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Preheat oven to 350°F (177° C).

2) In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

3) In a separate bowl, beat the coconut oil and coconut sugar with an electric mixer until they are combined (about 2 min).

4) Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla to #3.

5) Use a mixer at low speed to gradually incorporate the flour mixture (#2) into #4.

6) Cut the chocolate into chips. Then stir them into the dough #5.

7) Divide the dough into balls of about 1 ½ teaspoons and drop them onto baking sheets.

8) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool the cookies on the baking tray for 2 minutes. Then place them on a cooling rack until they reach room temperature.

Enjoy the cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days!