Grain-Free Sunbutter Cookies

The main ingredients of traditional cookies are enriched wheat flour and sugar, which are pro-inflammatory, leading to abnormal glucose and fat metabolism.  These cookies embrace the anti-inflammatory properties of sunflower and chia seeds, coconuts and cocoa powder to create a mindful indulgence that is anti-inflammatory, nutritious and delicious!  Makes 18-20 cookies

1 Tablespoon chia seeds

3 Tablespoons filtered water

1 cup organic sunbutter (no sugar added)

2 Tablespoons unrefined, virgin coconut oil

2 Tablespoons grade B pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup 100% pure cocoa powder

½ teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda

¼ tsp sea salt


1.  Preheat oven to 350°F. 

2.  Combine chia seeds and water in a small mixing bowl, let set for a few minutes to gelatinize.  Add all other wet ingredients to chia and vigorously combine. 

3.  In a separate small bowl, combine all dry ingredients, then slowly add to wet batter. 

4.  Roll into 18-20, 1” balls and place on a cookie sheet.  With a fork, ‘squish’ in a criss-cross pattern and place in oven.  Bake 15-18 minutes. 

Time-Saver Tool Tips
-Use a strong rubber spatula for mixing wet and dry ingredients together - it gets sticky!
-Use a whisk to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly

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Ingredient Insight
-When selecting cocoa powder, be sure to get 100% (meaning, no added sugar) and non-alkalized.  Many cocoa powers, specifically those labeled "Dutch-processed" have been processed with aluminum - a heavy metal that can build up in the liver and slow                                 things down - energy levels, metabolic pathways and                             hormone balance.

-Be diligent when selecting sunbutter.  The majority of them contain sugar and refined oils.  Look for 1 ingredient: roasted sunflower seeds.

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