Healthy Chocolate Avocado Cookies
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4.5
Healthy Chocolate Avocado Cookies
Description
Healthy Chocolate Avocado Cookies are made by blending ripe peeled avocados with almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut sugar, eggs, and a touch of baking soda. The mixture produces a chocolatey batter which can be stirred with chocolate chips for additional richness. Baking at 350°F for about 10 minutes yields cookies that set with a moist and tender crumb influenced by the avocado's natural moisture.
The cookies balance chocolate intensity with a creamy texture from avocado, providing a different take on traditional cookie recipes. Storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator keeps them fresh for 2 to 3 days, while freezing extends their shelf life to about a week.
They make an option for those seeking a cookie recipe with alternative flours and healthy fats, while maintaining the chocolate cookie experience.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado peeled, pit removed
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in food processor and blend until smooth.
- If using chocolate chips, stir in by hand.
- Spoon onto a baking pan covered with a sheet of lightly-greased foil, or non-stick silicone baking mat. We use about a tablespoon of batter for each cookie.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in fridge (for 2-3 days) or freezer (for about a week).
Notes
- Nutrition information varies depending on ingredient measurements and recipe modifications.
- The standard recipe's nutritional values are a rough estimate and will change with Paleo or Keto adjustments.
- Store baked cookies in the fridge for 2 to 3 days or freeze for up to one week for longer preservation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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