I've got a chocolate hangover and I'm blissfully content. Who'd have thought that three basic ingredients could produce such delicious delirium.

Walnuts: A great source of omega-3's, manganese, copper and protein, they promote brain function and bone health.

Egg Whites: A good source of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, calcium and potassium.

Cocoa: Rich in antioxidants, it triggers the brain's production of natural opiates and helps cardiovascular health.

I couldn't stop at one. But there's no guilt here because of all the beneficial ingredients.

Gluten Free Choco Walnut cookies

2 1/2 cups toasted walnuts 4 egg whites /2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar/ maple syrup 1 Tablespoon vanilla  pinch salt (optional) pinch cinnamon (optional) 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional) 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa and sugar. Add vanilla, eggs whites and optional ingredients, stirring just enough to moisten everything.   Stir in toasted walnuts.  Drop a tablespoon full of batter onto the baking sheet. Store in an air-tight container to keep them moist. The cookies freeze very well.

Mix them together with a little sweetener and a pinch of other healthful ingredients -- chia seeds,  ground flax seeds, cinnamon - and you've got a decadent, satisfying treat.