Citrus Surprise Almond Cookes

Whoever thought an orange could be surprising? It’s not really, unless you decide that it is. It’s like most things in life, they can seem ordinary until you add a dash of wonder to them. These cookies are low in fat, full of moist flavor, and have pecans and chocolate chips hidden inside.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 orange

  • Zest from orange and lemon

  • 1 cup of almond flour

  • 1/2 cup of Gluten Free flour

  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder

  • 3 tablespoons of oil

  • 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed

  • 1/2 cup of sweetness

    • 1/4 cup of maple syrup + honey

    • 1/4 cup of organic coconut sugar

  • 1 cup of goodies ( or 1/2 cup)

    • pecans + chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350

  • Shave some zest from the orange and a lemon

  • Put the orange in a blender (without the skin) until it’s pulpy

  • Pour orange in a bowl with zest and sweetness

  • Add oil and ground flax seed

  • Mix the flours and baking soda together

  • Mix together the wet and dry ingredients

  • Add the goodies

  • Drop onto a parchment papered baking sheet and bake for 25+ minutes until golden brown