Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cookies

1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats (1 cup), cocoa powder (½ cup), almond flour (½ cup), chopped almonds (½ cup), baking powder (½ teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon). Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

3In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, (¼ cup) honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) until smooth.

4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips (¼ cup).

5Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers, as they will not spread much during baking.

7Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the tops look set.

8Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.