Chocolate Peanut Butter Macaroons (gluten-free, vegan, 100% whole grain)

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

natural peanut butter (the kind with just peanuts and salt)

1/2 cup

- 3/4 cup (118-177ml) maple syrup

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 cup

Dutch-process cocoa powder

1 cup

shredded unsweetened coconut

1 cup

old-fashioned / rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats, if necessary)

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (for dairy-free / vegan, use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips)

1/4 cup

peanut butter chips, optional (leave out for dairy-free / vegan / gluten-free)