Paleo Chia Hemp Seed Cookies (Vegan, Top 8 Free)

Paleo Chia Hemp Seed Cookies (Vegan, Top 8 Free)


These vegan Chia Hemp Seed Cookies are grain-free, nut-free, and sugar-free Paleo cookies that are packed with delicious seeds. They have a nice fluffy texture and the dark chocolate chips are a perfect complement to all those seeds!

As someone who is allergic to fish and shellfish, I am always trying to increase my omega-3s and now that I have reintroduced chia and hemp seeds, I have been experimenting with them in just about everything! In addition to being a great source of omega-3s (ALA), chia seeds are packed with fiber (1 oz = 10g fiber) while hemp seeds are actually a plant-based complete protein source.


What if I follow AIP?

If you are following AIP, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and chocolate are removed during the initial Elimination Phase. However, dairy-free, soy-free, and nut-free chocolate can be reintroduced during Stage 1 (I recommend dark chocolate Pascha) while chia and hemps seeds are part of Stage 2 Reintroductions.

If you are looking for an AIP recipe that is a bit similar without seeds, check out these sugar-free Coconut Banana Macaroons. You can swap the chocolate for a carob sauce to keep it AIP Elimination Phase compliant.

Ingredients for Paleo Chia Hemp Seed Cookies:

  • Banana
  • Tigernut flour
  • Arrowroot powder
  • Coconut flour
  • Chia seeds
  • Hemp hearts
  • Baking soda
  • Sea salt
  • Vanilla extract
  • Coconut oil
  • Dark chocolate chips (sugar-free) or carob chips for AIP Elimination

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • I have tested and included an Air Fryer option in the recipe instructions if you prefer this over the oven (great for the summer).
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter for no more than 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 3-4 months.

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Paleo Chia Hemp Seed Cookies (Vegan, Top 8 Free)

: 8-9 cookies
: 10 min
: 10 min
: 20 min
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These vegan Chia Hemp Seed Cookies are grain-free, nut-free, and sugar-free Paleo cookies that are packed with delicious seeds.

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Ingredients
  • 1 medium banana, mashed
  • 2/3 cup tigernut flour
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or carob chips
Directions
  • Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 2 In a medium bowl, mash a banana until fairly smooth. Add tigernut flour, arrowroot powder, coconut flour, chia and hemp seeds, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix well.
  • Step 3 Add in the vanilla extract and melted coconut oil. Stir until fully combined. Let sit for 5 minutes and then add in the chocolate chips.
  • Step 4 Using your hands, form 1.5” diameter balls and gently place on the baking sheet. This recipe should have about 8-9 cookies. Don’t press the cookies down – the texture is best if you just let them bake without flattening them.
  • Step 5 Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10-11 minutes. Air fryer option: bake at 300°F for 5 minutes and let sit in the air fryer for another 5 minutes.
  • Step 6 Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes and enjoy.

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