About the Recipe
Savor these free vegan cookies that combine wholesome ingredients with a heavenly taste. Made with rice flour, natural sweeteners and decadent chocolate chips every bite offers a crunch without any guilt. Ideal, for those who prioritize health without compromising on flavor. Enjoy a mix of nourishment and joy, in each treat.
Guilt-free, delicious vegan cookies with chocolate bliss.
How it Can Help Your Fitness
Starting a journey towards fitness and health often involves making changes not to our exercise routines but also to what we eat. Selecting snacks like cookies can have an impact on our health choices. Gluten free vegan cookies, those crafted with chosen ingredients such as brown rice flour, oat flour, natural sweeteners and nutritious additives provide a tasty yet health conscious option compared to regular cookies. This kind of recipe meets needs while also supporting overall health and fitness goals showing that treating yourself can still be good for you.
Embracing a combination of vegan and free treats is beneficial for reasons. Going for vegan and free cookies can benefit individuals with restrictions like celiac disease or gluten sensitivity as well as those opting out of animal products due to health concerns or ethical beliefs. Beyond addressing limitations using gluten flours such as brown rice and oat flour offers a wide range of nutrients not found in traditional white flour. These flours are higher, in fiber content, which aids digestion and helps you feel longer—supporting appetite control and weight management.
Moreover vegan ingredients are known for their fat content and lack of cholesterol which can promote heart wellness and decrease the likelihood of chronic illnesses. By using plant based components these cookies provide a snack choice that caters to preferences while also being naturally rich, in nutrients and beneficial for heart health.
A Healthier Dessert Option
Traditional cookies often contain levels of sugars and fats which can hinder fitness objectives and lead to health problems when consumed excessively. By using sweeteners such as maple syrup and Truvia these free vegan cookies reduce the reliance on processed sugars aiding in better management of blood sugar levels. This adjustment makes them a sensible option for individuals watching their sugar intake for weight control or general well being purposes.
Furthermore the use of coconut and sunflower oils results in a fat profile by incorporating monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are beneficial for overall bodily function. These fats play a role, in promoting heart health and reducing inflammation without the effects associated with trans fats or certain saturated fats commonly found in traditional baked goods.
Nutrient Rich Ingredients to Boost Fitness
Including ingredients such, as flax seeds and cinnamon not enhances the flavor but also brings their health benefits to the forefront. Flax seeds are packed with omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and lignans which promote heart health, digestive wellness and potentially reduce the risk of cancer. Cinnamon is known for improving insulin sensitivity. Contains antioxidants that further boost the cookies nutritional value.
Opting for Lilys chocolate chips, known for their sugar content along with adding bananas not only imparts a delightful taste to these cookies but also ensures they contribute positively to your dietary intake. Bananas provide sweetness, potassium and essential vitamins enriching the cookies with nutrients necessary for sustaining energy levels and supporting muscle function—essential for those dedicated to achieving fitness aspirations.
Nutrition Facts
For individuals committed to fitness and well being snacks and treats go beyond satisfying cravings; they play a role, in meeting requirements while aligning with overall goals. These gluten free vegan cookies achieve that.
By offering an option, to cookies they provide a guilt free way to indulge while supporting a balanced diet and promoting overall wellness.
The careful selection and combination of these ingredients reflect an approach to snacking that doesn't compromise on taste. It illustrates that with creativity and mindful ingredient choices we can savor our treats in a way that nourishes us supporting our health and fitness goals.
These cookies go beyond being a snack; they embody the idea that food can be both delicious and good for us. They demonstrate that making dietary changes for health and fitness doesn't have to feel restrictive but can introduce us to enjoyable and beneficial eating experiences. Baking and enjoying gluten free vegan cookies is a step, towards embracing a lifestyle where well being, physical fitness and enjoyment blend seamlessly together.
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Ingredients
1 Cup Brown Rice Flour
1⁄2 Cup Oat Flour
1⁄4 Cup Maple Syrup
3 Packets of Truvia
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1⁄2 Tsp Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt
1⁄4 Cup Coconut Oil
1 T Sunflower Oil
1 Tsp Cinnamon
Lily’s Chocolate Chips melted with 1 tsp coconut oil
1⁄2 Mashed Banana
Flax Egg (1-2 T Ground Flax Seeds with 3 Tbsp boiling water. Let it sit there in a bowl for 5 minutes so the ground flax seeds have the time to absorb all the water and thicken up)
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare a flax egg by adding 1 Tbsp of ground flax seed meal to a bowl and then adding 3 Tbsp of hot water from the kettle and letting it become gloopy. Add the flax egg, mashed banana and the vanilla into the mixing bowl and mix in with oil and maple syrup.
In a separate mixing bowl whisk together the flours, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and Truvia. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and combine well.
Roll into balls and place onto the parchment lined baking tray. Flatten out the cookies and make a thumb print in the middle. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden on top.
Melt the chocolate chips in a double broiler or over a water bath. Add 1 tsp of coconut oil and stir until smooth. Once the cookies cool a bit on a cookie rack, pour in the melted chocolate in the center of the cookie, let it set until it hardens
About the Author
Elina is the founder of Fitnello Fitness, as well as the Head ISSA Certified Trainer. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Originally from Latvia, Elina moved to America with her family in 1998 at the age of 10. She is fluent in three languages - English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her excitement and passion for fitness and nutrition has been evident from a young age. At just 14 years old, Elina already had dreams of becoming a dietitian to help those like her who struggled with self-image. Now, she has created MANY recipes for meals that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and delicious way.
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