Chocolatey-Coconut Cluster Cookies
Loaded with chocolate, almonds, and coconut, these vegetarian cookies are balanced with flavour and texture to satisfy even the fussiest of adults and kids.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup almonds roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup coconut unsweetened
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips dark
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 orange zested
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup egg whites
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the first ten ingredients and stir until well mixed.
- In a small fry pan, add the next four ingredients and gently warm, stirring until blended.
- Add wet ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir until the oats look moist.
- Add the egg white and stir until your cookie mixture forms a large ball.
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper and with a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of cookie mixture on top.Lightly press and push each one into a rough cookie shape.
- Optional: add small coloured chocolate eggs for that nest-look.
- Bake at 375 degrees C for 10 - 12 minutes.
- Cool for 20 minutes and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Try serving on a platter with nuts and cacao nibs!
Notes
Already perfect on their own, these cookie clusters can also handle a chocolate coated almond or slivers of crystallized ginger popped in the centre, making them extra special. 