Network Magazine summer 2014 | Page 15

Naked Chocolat Chip Cookies These cookies are pure, unadulterated goodness – and if you make your own almond milk (which more of us are) it’s a great way to use up leftover almond pulp. If you don’t have pulp, however, you can simply use almond flour. The cookies will be slightly soft when you remove them from the oven, but they will become crunchier as they cool, while remaining moist and chewy inside. I recommend that you use quality dark chocolate for the chocolate chips – this will ensure the final result is heaven. What’s great about them? Cacao is loaded with  ingredients that help to provide sustained energy and to support the endocrine and immune systems. Cacao is rich in magnesium and antioxidants that assist with muscle repair and recovery. Almonds are high in magnesium and potassium that is essential for muscle and nerve function. Almonds are also rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the body against free radicals as well as protein to help sustain lean muscle and repair the body.  Macadamia nut oil is a beautiful tasting, velvety sweet oil that is a rich source of antioxidants and heart-healthy monounsaturated Oleic fatty acids similar to olive oil. Macadamia is perfect to support skin health, heart health and overall wellbeing. Makes 20 Time: 45mins (includes 35mins baking) )%