Something a little different today…a tantalizing recipe (if you are inclined to the chocoholic, as I am) from Erin Bolger, the author of The Happy Baker-A Girl’s Guide To Emotional Baking.
Why? Well, another summer weekend is at our doorstep, many of us will be heading out on our longer workouts of the week, or maybe some are even doing races. Treats are in order, don’t you think?
But first, from Erin, by way of intro:
“Running. Some of us may have taken up running to get away from our exes. Some of us started for a healthier lifestyle. I basically hit the treadmill when I decided to go freelance from my comfy job with benefits and I thought running would strengthen my lungs and get me off of my expensive asthma puffers (I was right). I was also ending a long-term relationship and nothing helps you get over a break-up better than a hot post break-up bod!
As great as running’s been though, it’s not my go-to activity. Most of you run when you are stressed … I bake! I’m an emotional baker. I forget about everything when I am baking and just go to my happy place.
I have a serious sweet tooth and could easily replace cookie dough for all meals. Since this is not always the healthy choice I have created a yummy and nutritious cookie combining two of my favourite things … coconut and chocolate. Now this is not a low-fat cookie so you can’t eat it like it’s going out of style but I have been known to have one for breakie!
Happy Baking & Happy Running!”
Ditto from me. Enjoy your weekend workouts and treat yourself! Here’s how…
Chocolate Chunk Coconut Cookies
½ cup coconut oil
¾ cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 cup unsweetened coconut
½ cup coconut flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
pinch of sea salt
100 grams dk chocolate, chopped (I used 72%)
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a mixing bowl blend together the oil and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and the vanilla; blend. Add the cocoa; blend. Stir in the flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the dark chocolate pieces.
Make dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a lined cookie sheet and flatten with your fingers. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool & Enjoy. Store in a cool dry place in an airtight container.
For more of Erin’s emotional (and let’s not forget, yummy) baking recipes, you can visit her at www.thehappybakerchick.com.
