Is it just me, or do chocolate chip cookies really bring you back to childhood? There’s something about the smell of fresh baked cookies wafting through the kitchen that makes me feel cozy, cared for, and real excited to get down with some sweet treats.
Well I took this childhood favorite, and gave it a major adult upgrade: CBD.
CBD is short for cannabidiol, a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. It’s a naturally occurring substance that’s used in products like oils and edibles to impart a feeling of relaxation and calm. Unlike its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it’s not psychoactive, and federally legal in all 50 states. There have been numerous benefits attributed to CBD, including improved sleep, decreased stress, and improvement in pain and inflammation.
While I can’t speak to everyone’s experience with CBD, personally I’ve really benefited from adding it to my routine. I’ve noticed SUCH an improvement in my sleep and managing my stress. I fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up fewer times throughout the night. Additionally, it helps with my racing brain before bed, and generally mellows my internal stress levels.
I will note that I haven’t seen much of an improvement in my chronic pain with CBD oils, but have found some help with CBD creams. I’m by no means advocating that it’s right for everyone, but I have personally had a very positive experience with trying it out.
Back to the cookies! This recipe is vegan, paleo, and refined sugar free – but most importantly DELICIOUS. You could always omit the CBD oil.
CBD Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs 2 tbs flax, 5 tbs water
- 1 cup Wild Friends almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 full droppers Sunday Scaries CBD
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2tbs almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup Nativas Organics cacao nibs
- 1/3 cup Enjoy Life Foods dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350
- In a big bowl, mix together flax and water to make flax egg. Let gel for 15 mins.
- Add almond butter, vanilla extract and CBD oil and mix until combined.
- Mix in coconut sugar.
- Add almond flour and baking soda.
- Fold in cacao nibs and chocolate chips.
- Scoop into balls, and top with a few more chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
- DEVOUR.