Almond & Vanilla Chia Jam Drops

This yummy cookie is suitable for a wide range of intolerances and allergies, including lactose, dairy, gluten, wheat, egg and many more.

Its main ingredient is almonds and is sweetened by only 2 tablespoons of honey.

The chia jam is also a great alternative to your regular store bought jam. It's made with fresh fruit, chia seeds and sweetened with your sweetener of choice (I opt for honey), and because it's homemade you can make it as sweet or sour as you like.

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Yield: Serves 9

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Ingredients

1.5 cups almond meal

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla essence/extract

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

Approximately 6 heaped teaspoons of chia jam

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 170˚C

2

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together using a fork. On a lined baking tray, measure 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture, roll into a ball and lightly press down in centre. Scoop 1 heaped tsp of chia jam into centre.

3

Bake for 13 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Note: They will be soft when they first come out of the oven but will firm up as they cool.