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Delicious Wild Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will need

1 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups flour
7-10 drops doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

How To Make These Delicious Wild Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, (with a hand mixer, or a wooden spoon) cream together the butter, sugar and wild orange essential oil until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips.

2. Scoop the dough out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use the wrap to shape into a log about 10 inches long and 2-3 inches thick. Seal the ends and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Remove the log of dough from the fridge and unwrap the plastic wrap. Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.

5. Bake for 13 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool completely before serving.

Wild Orange Essential Oil: Offers one of the most dynamic fragrances of essential oils. Wild Orange, is of the botanical family Rutaceae, grown in the Dominican Republic, with the oil expressed from the peel of the fruit.

Wild Orange Power Bite Recipe

Life is busy and is constantly on-the-go. These nutrient-packed power bites are great for those days when you just need a little extra boost. These power bites made with Wild Orange essential oil will help keep your body full of energy during your busy day.

Health Highlights:

What better choice for a mid-day snack than a delicious power bite! The energizing ingredients in this recipe are tasty and full of health promoting benefits.

Coconut: This fruit contains protein which can help the body rebuild cells and fortify body tissues and muscles. It also contains good amounts of fiber that can aid in a healthy digestive system.

Cranberries: This berry can help to regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with type two diabetes. Dried Cranberries also have antioxidants that can help decrease risks of inflammation, heart disease, and cancer.

Raw Honey: This delicious food has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties like hydrogen peroxide and antiseptic. Certain types of raw honey have been used to fight even the toughest of bacterial infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Chia Seeds: These seeds are packed with both soluble and insoluble fibers which can promote a healthy digestive system.

Servings: 15+

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

1 cup finely shredded coconut, divided
1 cup almond butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
3 drops doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil

Directions:

Place all ingredients into mixer except for half cup shredded coconut.
Add essential oil.
Mix until well combined.
Roll into balls and coat in the other half cup of shredded coconut.

Store in the refrigerator and eat when you need an extra boost of energy or before a work out.

Enjoy!! If you dare to share I’ll warn you now, you wont have any left over

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