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Almond Joy Cookies

The best gluten free, potassium & protein rich chocolate chip cookies in Las Vegas Nevada - America!
Servings: 40 cookies
Author: Jeffery J. Jensen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coconut, shredded, toasted
  • 1 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 2-1/2 teaspoon Gelatin, 1 packet (0.25 oz), dissolve in 1/4 cup cold water, stir with fork about 2 minutes. Alternative can use vanilla pudding.
  • 2 oz Spinach, fresh, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup packed)
  • 1 cup Beet, fresh, medium size or 1/2 of large size, coarsely chopped Prefer flavor of gold beet but red beet acceptable
  • 1/2 cup Daikon, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Coconut water alternative is to use 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Butter, room temperature soft (1 stick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 tablespoon Arrowroot powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup Inulin powder a prebiotic and sweetener made from chicory root. Just Like Sugar is made from inulin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 2-1/2 cups Almond flour might need 3 cups.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut flour optional
  • 1/2 cup Hemp protein powder from Trader Joes
  • 3 each Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/4 cup Chocolate chips, semi-sweet

Instructions

  • Take eggs and butter out of the refridgerator to warm to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of cold water. While stirring with a fork, slowly pour in gelatin. Mix until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375deg F. Place coconut and spread out in an oven pan. Spread walnuts on top of the coconut. Insert in oven to light toast (until coconut is slightly brown, about 3-4 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Add the following to blender (Vitamix): spinach, beet, daikon, coconut oil, coconut sugar and coconut water. Blend to smooth consistency. Set aside.
  • Add the following to a KitchenAid stand mixer bowl: butter (cut into smaller size to improve mixing if not soft), baking soda, arrowroot powder, inulin, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix.
  • Add gelatin and contents from Vitamix blender to stand mixer and mix until incorporated.
  • Add almond flour, coconut flour and hemp protein powder to mix.
  • Add beaten eggs and slightly mix.
  • Add toasted walnuts, toasted coconut and chocolate chips. Be careful not to over mix.
  • Using a 4 tbsp (2 fluid ounce) medium cookie scoop, place on parchment paper lined baking/cookie sheet about 2-3 inches apart (get 12 cookies per baking sheet). Bake at 375deg F for 16-18 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned. Remove to a plate and allow to cool. Serve with a glass of almond milk and enjoy your potassium & protein rich, gluten free Christmas almond joy cookies.

Notes

  1. Makes about 3 lbs and 8.5 oz (total 56.5 oz) of cookie dough. About 40 cookies (1.4 oz each)
  2. Daily need 3400mg-4700mg Potassium, K
    1. Dr. Eric Berg - POTASSIUM: The Most Important Electrolyte Yet an Ignored Epidemic - Dr. Berg
    2. Potassium Fact Sheet by National Institutes of Health - 3400mg for men, 2600mg for women
  3.  Inulin
    1. Prebiotic that nourishes the cells of the colon lining.
    2. The 4 Benefits of Inulin (FOS) by Kevin Baronowsky
    3. BulkSupplements.com Inulin Powder - $25 for 2.2 lbs
    4. Dr. Steven Gundry recommends Nutricost Organic Inulin Powder 1lb for $22 (https://drgundry.com/sweeteners/). Inulin (chicory root) is used in some of his recipes, see The Plant Paradox Cookbook. Example recipe is "Coconut-Almond Flour Muffin in a Mug"
    5. Wildly Organic - Inulin $18 for 1 lb, see https://wildlyorganic.com/products/inulin-certified-organic
  4. Beet
    1. USDA FoodData Central - Beets, raw
    2. Potassium, K - 266mg per 100g of beet
  5. Spinach
    1. USDA FoodData Central - Spinach, raw
    2. Potassium, K - 558mg per 100g of spinach
  6. Gelatine
    1. Knox Unflavored Gelatin, 16 oz canister for $25 at walmart.com (Beef Gelatin Powder from NOW, $15.39 for 16oz from SwansonVitamins.com)
    2. Knox Gelatine website
    3. Winco and Sprouts don't carry this as of 23 June 2023. Was able to find the Knox packets at Albertson's in the same isle as the jello and pudding.
  7. Eat Right 4 Your Type by Peter J. D-Adamo - Dietary Guidelines
    1. Blood Group O
      1. Oil - Suitable: butter, olive oil, ghee, sesame oil
      2. Oil - Not Suitable: coconut oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil, soya (miso) oil, margarine, corn oil, cottonseed oil
      3. Condiments - Suitable: Miso (soya), cayenne pepper, soya sauce, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, almond extract, vanilla, cinnamon, chilli powder, aniseed, allspice, tahini/sesame, parsley, celery, ginger, garlic, horseradish, fennel, chives, watercress, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage.
      4. Condiments - Not Suitable: gelatine, balsamic vinegar, nutmeg, mace, vinegar pickles, black and white pepper, MSG, gum acacia, synthetic additives