Saturday Sweets! Double Chocolate Goji Goodness
Saturday, oh sweet Saturday!
I remember growing up and looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday morning. You know, snuggle under those warm covers and wake up mid morning...
Unfortunately my father always had other plans…if we weren’t up early enough he felt it was his duty to wake us with a cold glass of water! On our heads! Time to start the Saturday morning cleaning routine! It didn’t take too many wakeup calls like that to urge us out of bed.
Perhaps that’s why I’ve always been an early Bird…or something like that! lol
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I still love Saturdays and even though I’m retired the weekends still feel different from the week days. Call me crazy but its true! I like to cook and bake more, maybe even read a good book! Today was no different! We’ve been doing a great deal of heavy lifting around the house lately so I figured it would be nice to create a little chocolate treat!
Don't cookies sound good? Chocolate? With Goji Berries?
I'll let you in on my sweet treat secret…
using just 6 magic ingredients, (which you’ll want to soon stock as pantry staples) you can create chocolate bliss! Yes, really!
Oh and Goji Berries,...
they're definitely a pantry staple. Goji berries hail from Asia and those folks have been using Goji’s for medicinal purposes for over 2000 years! They’ve become popular around the world for not only their sweet taste but their antioxidant properties, protecting us from UV damage and the effects of cell damage as we age. They contain beta-carotene which is great for the skin, helping to heal our skin from sun damage. Gojis are also known to help balance the blood sugar levels. Unlike many dried fruits, you won’t experience sugar drops after eating these little gems
All you need!
- Crunchy Sun Butter (1 cup)
- Cacao or Cocoa Powder (2 tbsp.)
- Coconut Palm Sugar (1/3 cup)
- Chia or Regular Egg (qty 1)
- Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Chips (1/3 cup)
- Dried Goji Berries (1/3 cup)
Note: 1 Chia Egg = 1 Tbsp. Chia seeds + 3 Tbsp. water Let stand 10 minutes before using.
These are so easy…
you’ll almost feel guilty! Mix all of the ingredients except the Chocolate Chips and Goji Berries. You wouldn’t think this would work, but trust me it does! Now it’s time for the Chips and Berries!
With damp hands…
Roll the dough into 1 ½” balls and place them on your favorite parchment lined baking sheet. You’ll want to flatten them a bit as they won’t spread out.
Into the oven…
for 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Let them cool completely, they’ll finish cooking on the baking sheet!
There you have it! Double Chocolate Goji Goodness! A perfect weekend Treat!
Don’t have Sun butter? Try Almond, Cashew or even Peanut Butter!
I love these cookies because they’re grain free, dairy free and include healthy fats! By adding Goji berries they’re amazing! Have unexpected guests? Cookies due tomorrow for your child’s school party, no problem! These are ready in 15 minutes or less! Cheers to a healthy weekend! Thanks for stopping by!
And as always, blessings to you all!
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Another super healthy treat from the Bird kitchen, you are amazing Mrs Bird! I really must get some Goji berries for hubby, sounds excellent.
I think one is so used to working during the week that weekends tend to still be for leisurely activities even though time is one's own!
Happy chocolate weekend:)
Well, I was definitely in a chocolate mood @lizelle. I though adding a few goji berries would give it a little healthier twist, lol Thank you my friend! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
goji in cookies is new, wonder what it's like, very interesting!
Yes, a nice little sweet twist with chocolate :) yum!
My dad used to wake the family early but i am not sure if he ever resorted to pouring water as I was an even earlier riser than him But I never heard any of my siblings complain about it so I guess not
those look so good
Well my dad didn't believe in "sparing the rod" so this was one of his discipline methods. Not one I would use I might say, lol Glad you enjoyed the cookies @tattoodjay :)
times were different when we were growing up, my Dad didnt spare the rod, well belt when it was needed but never the water treatment lOL
Is your Dad an Aquarius ? 😂 Ohh..I'm so thankful I never had that wake up call 😱😆
...those cookies though 😮😍😋
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lol, no he was June baby, but definitely a disciplinarian :) It only took one time, and you never stayed in bed again, lol Glad you enjoyed the cookies @thereikiforest
Goji and cacao - what a stunning flavour combination!! Gorgeous!! Putting some gojis to soak AS SOON AS I GET P FROM THIS STEEM SESSION to make some cacao raw energy balls for the week - with coconut meat, pumpkin kernels, dates, goji and black sesame. YUM. #kitchengoddess
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Oh my goodness, you must have made some amazing energy balls this week with those ingredients @artemislives! I may have to try something like this myself :) Fantastic!!!
I want!!!! I love goji, I always make a cup to drink at night.
I love goji tea too!! Especialy the sweet fragrance right? I use gojis quite often :) So glad you enjoyed them @joelai
Yes, the sweet fragrance!
Oh, the epitome of healthy!!! Thank you and six tiny ingredients! You have sooo done it again!!!
This is getting to be for the Birds! this getting up early on Saturday and cooking! ;)
Awesome recipe and love that you added the berries in here!
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Thankee, thankee @dswigle! Glad you enjoyed them, I'm sure your family would love them. You're up taking your walks/runs and photos while I'm coooking! We're two crazy birds, lol
Isn't that the truth of the matter! LOL thank you again and love you to pieces you are so sweet!
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Wow, those sound really good and who doesn't love a chocolate cookie??? YUMMY!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I love a productive Saturday. I'm about to get up and make some snacks for my kids for the week...and dinner. Better start with that!! :)
Thank you @apanamamama! So good to hear from you. Listen to you, preparing snacks for the kids for the week and dinner, I don't know how you do it all :) Hows that cute baby doing? I bet the other kids just love her, at least you have a few extra hands to help. Have a great weekend!
The baby is doing great and everyone just loves her! Good thing she's cute. ;) It's hard for me to come up with snacks, so if I make a big batch of cake donuts at the start of the week, I won't have to use mental power to figure out snacks. :) Ha!
Well done Birds, I do love a good chocolate treat in the morning.
Well thank you @julianhorack! These are wonderful morning, noon and at night, lol Thanks for the kind words!
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OMG I have to try these... love chocolate and love goji berries.
Hello Amy!!!! So great to see you! Glad you enjoyed these little goodies! They're quite tasty and so quick to make! Thanks so much my friend
Looks so good, @birdsinparadise. I wonder if there’s anything one could substitute for coconut (which for some reason I have never been able to eat).
Well any granular sugar product would work @jayna. The granular sugar helps to bind the cookie, it's kind of neat. I have used granular monk fruit, xylotol, splenda. Perhaps one of those would work for you! :)