Almond Chia Cookies

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 1 tbsp chia seeds, for the egg substitute
• 3 tbsp water, for the egg substitute
• 150 g dates (Medjool dates)
• 1 shot of water
• 150 g wholemeal spelt flour
• 100 g almonds, ground
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp Bourbon vanilla powder
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 100 g coconut oil, room temperature
• 20 almonds, whole

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 12 minutes; Total time approx. 32 minutes

First, prepare the chia egg. Combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 3 tablespoons of water in a glass jar and let it swell in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 160°C fan/convection oven. Place the pitted and chopped dates in a blender with the water and blend until creamy. Using a hand mixer, combine the dates with all the other ingredients, including the chia egg. Form the dough into small mounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Press an almond into each mound. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.