Vacations are meant for relaxation, exploration, and breaking out of your usual routine—but that doesn’t mean your goals need to take a break, too. Whether you’re trying to maintain healthy habits, stick to a fitness routine, or simply stay organized, a little planning can help you enjoy your getaway without losing your momentum. Here are some practical tips for staying on track while still soaking up every moment of your time away.
Soft, lightly sweet, and filled with fresh tropical notes, these cookies are perfect for a wholesome snack or a feel-good dessert. Here’s a simple, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free tropical cookie recipe with bright island-inspired flavors and clean ingredients:
1 ½ cups almond flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tbsp coconut flour
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup pure maple syrup (or raw honey if not vegan)
1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 min)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lime
1 ½ tbsp lime juice
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp baking soda
Optional add-ins: ¼ cup chopped dried mango or pineapple
Preheat Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, shredded coconut, coconut flour, sea salt, and baking soda. Stir until evenly mixed.
Whisk Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg (or flax egg), vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice.
Combine:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms. If adding dried mango or pineapple, fold it in now.
Shape Cookies:
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into a ball, and gently press onto the baking sheet to form disks.
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Enjoy:
These cookies are soft when warm and firm slightly as they cool. Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Add a pinch of ground ginger for extra tropical warmth.
Dip half of each cookie in dairy-free dark chocolate for a treat.
Swap lime for passionfruit juice for a fun twist.
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