Cacao Almond Cookies (Vegan Recipe)

These tender vegan cookies are a breeze to make. For a completely gluten-free treat, use gluten-free oats.

Place the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat:

1 cup natural cane sugar (or coconut palm sugar)

½ cup unsweetened almond milk

½ cup virgin coconut oil

6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt 

Bring to a boil; boil for 90 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in:

¾ cup almond butter

2½ cups quick-cooking oats

½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla bean powder)

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto parchment paper or Silpat, flattening slightly. Chill 30 minutes to set. Store in refrigerator. Makes 3½ dozen.

PER SERVING: 95 cal, 6g fat (2g mono, 1g poly, 3g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 10g carb, 1g fiber, 19mg sodium

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