Nourishing Ourselves With Compassion
When baking chocolate chip cookies, instead of focusing merely on optimization and SEO, we have an opportunity to nourish ourselves and others with compassion. Rather than viewing them only as a vehicle for website traffic, we can appreciate how these gluten-free cookies can spread joy and community.
Choosing Ingredients Mindfully
As we carefully select each ingredient for these chocolate chip cookies – like brown rice flour instead of wheat, coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, and dark chocolate chips sweetened with stevia – we can do so thoughtfully, with care for ourselves, others, and the planet in mind.
A Recipe for Connection
While mixing up cookie dough, we build patience, presence, and peace within ourselves. Later, as the cookies bake, the kitchen fills up with their warm, sweet smell, attracting people together in fellowship and anticipation of enjoying them.
Sharing the Fruits of Our Labors
Removing a tray of perfectly baked gluten-free chocolate chip cookies from the oven, positive feelings arise. We appreciate the chance to offer the cookies we created with virtue to all beings. Each cookie eaten can be a little act of loving-kindness and compassion.
FAQ
What makes these cookies gluten-free?
These cookies use gluten-free flours like brown rice flour and almond flour instead of wheat flour, making them safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
What sweeteners can I use?
Maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, and stevia are all gluten-free sweetener options that work well in these cookies.
Can I use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips?
Yes, you can use regular chocolate chips if you don’t need the cookies to be 100% gluten-free. Just check the label to make sure the brand you buy doesn’t contain barley malt or wheat.
How do I make these cookies dairy-free too?
Use dairy-free chocolate chips and replace the butter with coconut oil or olive oil to make these cookies both gluten-free and dairy-free.
What can I add instead of chocolate chips?
Get creative with add-ins! Dried fruit, cinnamon chips, crushed nuts or peanut butter chips would all be delicious in these cookies.
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