Vegan & Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

I finally had some time to bake again.  Lately, I feel like I am back in medical school with the constant worry that I need to study more.  Mike calls me a "dooms day studier," because I always worry I am going to FAIL lol.  So, after not doing my best on my inservice exam and having boards in a month I started studying every free moment... which as an intern is not a lot lol. I even stayed home tonight instead of heading to my parents for the holiday to get a little more studying in.

Anyways, last week I was in crazy study mode.  But, thank goodness for Mike.  He was like you cannot study this much.  You have to enjoy the time outside of the hospital.  He knows I love learning, but the stress I put on myself isn't healthy! SO, now I am trying to balance more.  So, one day last week, I took a study break and made these yummy healthier vegan cookies!  Hope you enjoy the recipe!

And, I am going to push through studying tonight (this post was my study break ;)) so that tomorrow and the next day I can enjoy my family and live in the moment, instead of worrying about an exam. 

Merry Christmas everyone!

Ingredients

*makes 12-16 cookies 

• 1/2 cup solid coconut oil on the scant side
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons ground flax seeds mixed with 4 1/2 tablespoons water let sit for 5 mins until smooth and creamy
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar or ½ of that in stevia
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups spelt or gluten free flour
• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips and chunks
  

Directions

1. Mix flaxseed egg and let it sit for a few minutes. 
2. Mix coconut oil, sugar, flaxseed egg, and vanilla until one consistency. 
3. Add in flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon and salt. Once all mixed well, fold in chocolate chips.
4. Spoon onto lined baking sheet (parchment paper or cookie rubber mats work great). Bake on 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
5. Let cool and enjoy!