Hemp + Chia Cocoa Cookies

The Ingredients

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1/4 cup flax seed meal

1/2 cup rice/lentil flour (can be found at Patel Brothers)

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp licorice powder

2 eggs

4 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp baking powder

1 pinch of salt

2 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp hemp seeds

2 tbsp flax seeds

I had just purchased some licorice powder in Iceland that I wanted to experiment with. I also had several types of seeds in the fridge that I knew would be expiring soon, so they had to be used!

Mix all ingredients but the eggs into a bowl. Add eggs last and make sure they are mixed well into the concoction. The consistency should be like a thick cookie dough. I flattened mine into thinner patties to help with cook time. Because of the coconut oil and because I love my silicone baking sheets, there is no need to grease the baking pan- the cookies will cook without sticking to it. Cook them at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. 

The licorice powder helps to enhance the chocolate flavor and evens out the sweetness with the slight bitterness. Enjoy these cookies- they are pretty healthy but don't taste like it!

before cooking

Ready to eat! Serious nom noms.