PALEO CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY HEART COOKIES RECIPE

Why You’ll Love It:

A naturally sweet, love-filled treat that’s rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and magnesium to support your hormones, mood, and skin. These chocolate strawberry heart cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients:

-  2 cups almond flour
-  1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
-  1/4 cup maple syrup
-  1 tbsp raw cacao powder
-  1/4 tsp vanilla extract
-  2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or finely chopped fresh strawberries)

Optional: 30g (1 oz) dark chocolate (85%+), melted, for drizzling

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and raw cacao powder until evenly combined. Add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft, sticky dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, add an extra tablespoon of almond flour.
3. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a ball. Flatten gently between your palms and use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to shape (or shape by hand if you prefer rustic hearts). Place each heart-shaped cookie onto the prepared tray, leaving a little space between them.
4. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or gently press a few pieces of fresh chopped strawberry into the centre.
5. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. The cookies will still be soft in the centre—that’s perfect.
6. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Optional chocolate drizzle: If you want to take them to the next level, melt the dark chocolate in a small bowl over simmering water (or in 20-second bursts in the microwave). Drizzle over each cooled cookie using a spoon or fork, then allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days—or refrigerate for a firmer texture. They also freeze beautifully.