Zero Sugar Raspberry & Cacao Cookies {vegan}

I bet you're wondering 'why do XITE have recipes on their website? They're an energy drink'! You're right, but, we also want to help you lead a healthier lifestyle, so we're creating some of our own zero sugar and healthy recipes that will compliment our drinks perfectly.

These super simple zero sugar cookies are the perfect addition to your fridge for a easy and healthy snack. Whether you're diabetic, want a healthier cookie alternative, or simply don't want to give your kids too much sugar before bedtime, these are the perfect cookies for you.

Yields: 8 cookies
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 14-16 minutes

Ingredients:

• 70g dairy-free butter (e.g. Flora, Trex)
• 60g sweetener
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 120g plain flour
• 5g cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 2 tbsp. dairy-free milk
• 10g cacao nibs (or chocolate if you so wish)
• 50g fresh raspberries 

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180c/gas mark 4 and line 2 medium or 1 large baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a bowl add the butter and a sweetener using an electric whisk and whisk until creamed.
3. Now add the milk and vanilla extract and whisk again until combined.
4. Add the flour and baking powder and cacao powder and mix with a spoon or your hands until a cookie dough mixture forms.
5. Next saving a handful of both cacao nibs and chopped raspberries and putting to one side, very carefully and gently fold the rest into the mixture.
6. Split the mixture into 8 and place them on the baking trays with plenty of space in between.
7. Flatten ever so slightly and place the reminding chocolate chunks and raspberries into the tops.
8. Bake in the oven for 14-16 minutes before taking out and leaving to cooled and harden.
9. Enjoy!

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Adapted from a recipe by Luce Hosier: www.instagram.com/whatluceeats