Let me begin by stating the obvious - a cookie is a cookie, and no matter what form they come in, they're not going to make you a healthier version of yourself. That being said, sometimes you just need to treat yourself, am I right? And if you can satiate your cravings with a healthier version of a treat you love, over time it can add up to create a big impact.

As someone who made the switch to a Paleo lifestyle almost two years ago, I thought the transition was pretty simple. Creating meals with clean meats and lots of vegetables is pretty straight forward. But when it comes to my insatiable sweet tooth, I could just never make Paleo desserts taste the way I wanted them to. Until I randomly came across a cookie recipe I found suggested in the comments section of a Facebook page I belong to.

So here it is, for you. Free of refined flours and sugars, but with loads of flavor. This is a slightly crisp cookie, but it dissolves in your mouth beautifully. Warning - be sure you have plenty of people in place to help you enjoy these. Because although they don't carry the negative health consequences of conventional sweets, a cookie is still a cookie, after all, and these may tempt you to eat six in one sitting.

THE CLEANER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE