Paleo Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Fig Coffee Cookies
Rise ‘n shine!
I’m pretty sure nothing gets me out of bed faster than healthy Paleo cookies. And coffee. Well, actually… Paleo cookies WITH coffee!
These babies will get you up and at ’em, supply plenty of energy for the day ahead, and nourish you with protein, fiber, caffeine, and not-too-sweet touches of chocolate chips, and leave that sweet tooth happily satisfied.
Gluten-free, coconut flour cookies with walnuts, figs, and delicious Verve coffee baked right in the mix. Perfect for breakfast or a snack since they’re low in sugar and high in protein.
Now all you need is a hot cup of coffee to go along…
Speaking of a cup of coffee, Verve Coffee Roasters are among my favorites. They have several locations in Santa Cruz, CA (near me) and now one in Los Angeles, CA. Totally delicious and totally hipster. I just love their great vibed-out space with exposed wood, incandescent light bulbs hanging from the ceiling, air plants and succulents perched in unlikely corners of the store, and of course, the intense smell of high quality coffee and espresso being passed to patrons in beautifully branded mugs. You can check out more info on them via Yelp, if you’re so inclined.
Anyway… onto the recipe!
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Fig Coffee Cookies
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup Vega Sport Protein Powder (Vanilla or protein of choice, non-whey protein will be best)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp gelatin (I used Great Lakes brand, may sub 1 tsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water)
- 2 tbsp freshly ground coffee (Verve beans are incredible)
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup almond milk (or milk alternative or water)
- 3 dried, but soft, figs, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 scoop Terra Greens, by doTERRA
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. If needed for mixing, add in a few tablespoons of almond milk.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, drop cookie dough 1-2 tablespoons at a time for each cookie. Repeat until all cookie mix is
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are starting to brown. Remove when still slightly soft to the touch.
Let cool or eat immediately! With coffee. Lots of coffee.
