This recipe only makes 4 cookies so it is perfectly portion controlled! Each cookie has approximately 240 calories, 5 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber.
Ingredients
¾ cup almond meal
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ tablespoon almond milk or other milk of choice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chocolate chips, non-dairy chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions
Heat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat (such as a silpat) and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the almond meal, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a second small bowl, combine the egg yolk and butter until smooth and well combined. Add in the almond milk and vanilla extract.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Scoop dough by heaping tablespoons onto baking sheet. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe by Espresso and Cream at https://www.espressoandcream.com/2014/05/small-batch-chocolate-chip-cookies-4-cookies.html