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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

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Sometimes, you need a good chocolate chip cookie, or in this case double chocolate chip cookies. YUM. This cookie has all of the fudgey yumminess with none of the guilt.

By the way, if a chocolate chip is more your thing I do have a recipe here.

This one uses aquafaba, which is the brine you get from canned chickpeas. It is crazy because it acts just like egg whites but is a great vegan alternative. Make sure you get a can that is BPA free by the way.

 

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp aquafaba or egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions

  1. Whip egg whites or aquafaba on high until stiff peaks form.


  2. Fold in the rest of the ingredients.


  3. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.

Whats your favourite cookie? Let me know in the comments!

Dairy-Free Ice Cream In Under 2 Minutes!

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With warmer weather comes cravings for a treat that is both yummy and will cool you down. Unfortunately, ice cream can be loaded with sugar and additives that are less than healthy, both for you and your family. But here is the good news, I’m going to show you a way to make delicious dairy-free ice cream in under 2 minutes, that EVERYONE will love.

 

So what are we waiting for? Let’s get into it!

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Strawberry, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Mint Chocolate Chip

The “ice cream” uses a base of 2 bananas plus whatever additions you want to twist it up! Here are the recipes for my three favourite flavours of dairy-free ice cream, but feel free to experiment with your own! P.S. I am also playing around with a chocolate chip cookie dough one so stay tuned for that!
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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER

  • 2 bananas
  • 2 tbs cocoa powder
  • splash vanilla extract
  • heaping tbs coconut milk
  • 1 tbs natural peanut butter
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MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP

  • 2 bananas
  • heaping tbs canned coconut milk
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 10 drops chlorophyll (just for color)
  • 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips

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STRAWBERRY

  • 2 bananas
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • splash vanilla extract
  • 1 heaping tbs coconut milk

For all these recipes, add the ingredients to a blender, and blend until fully combined. It’s important to use a powerful blender or food processor here to make sure you get the consistency of ice cream. I have linked my favourite below because it is super powerful and affordable (less than $35)!

 

These flavours will have the consistency of soft serve when you first blend them, so if you like a little harder ice cream, just pop them into the freezer for 30-60 minutes. Voila! Perfect dairy-free ice cream for you, your friends, and family!

What is your favourite summer treat? Let me know in the comments! And don’t forget to subscribe to stay in the look with the latest healthy recipes.