There follows the 7 steps to the perfect choc chip cookie, but with a difference. If you want to enjoy the decadence of a perfect chocolate chip cookie but without all that nasty refined sugar that we know is not good for us, this is the recipe for you. There’s no need to worry that no sugar equals tasteless – far from it. Sugar alternatives do an excellent job of adding in sweetness and you won’t notice the absence of the processed white stuff. But I don’t need to convince you – just follow these steps to the perfect choc chip cookie and decide for yourself.
• 1 oz agave nectar
• 2 oz palmyra-jaggery
• 2 fl oz olive oil
• 1 medium free-range egg
• 5 oz all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 3 oz dark chocolate chips
• Pinch of salt
This will make 12-16 cookies.
Now you know the steps to a perfect choc chip cookie using sugar alternatives, I should share with you the advantages of this recipe. One of these cookies (based on it weighing just about 28g/1oz) contains 113 calories, 5.2g fat 1.8g protein, 15.2g carbs, 0.7g salt and 0.6g fiber. This compares to a regular version which has 134 calories, 7.2g fat 1.5g protein, 16.5g carbs, 0.8g salt and 0.6g fiber. So it’s a win all the way. If you’re unsure of the two unfamiliar ingredients, these sugar alternatives are becoming more and more widely available. Agave nectar is available in health food stores and some supermarkets. Jaggery is used in Indian and Asian cuisines so ethnic food stores are your best bet. Will you be giving this recipe a try?