Decadent Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These healthy chocolate chip cookies are a guilt-free treat made with almond flour and coconut sugar. They are deliciously chewy and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie gently with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an appealing presentation, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cooled cookies.