Recipe - Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Ginger Oat Cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Feel good about bringing a batch of these holiday cookies to your next social event or workplace. The spices and dark chocolate chips make the perfect combination for a delicious treat. The optional addition of cayenne pepper gives it that extra zing that leaves your company wondering what the secret ingredient is! 1ยผ cup oats 1ยผ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour) ยพ cup coconut flakes ยฝ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger (fresh grated) 1/8 tsp turmeric 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) ยฝ cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips (preferably organic) 1 tsp vanilla (preferably organic) ยผ cup olive oil ยผ cup honey 2 eggs 1. Combine dry ingredients (except chocolate chips) 2. Combine liquid ingredients 3. Mix dry and liquid ingredients together. 5. Add chocolate chips. 6. Place 1-inch scoops of cookie dough on un-greased cookie sheet. 7. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly browned. 8. Cool and enjoy! Adapted from: http://www.doctordoni.com/2011/01/healthy-new-year-cookies-.html Picture reference: http://www.sohowsittaste.com/2010/12/chewy-chocolate-gingerbread-cookies.html