Description
Indulgent Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies promise guilt-free satisfaction with wholesome ingredients. Nutrition meets deliciousness in this clever twist on classic comfort, inviting you to savor each nutrient-packed, chocolate-studded bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150 grams) almond flour (or oat flour for a nut-free version)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)
- 0.5 cup (90 grams) dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
Wet Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) coconut oil, melted (or unsalted butter)
- 0.33 cup (80 milliliters) maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your baking workspace by positioning an oven rack in the center and warming the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for uniform cookie placement.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous wet ingredient mixture by vigorously whisking melted coconut oil with maple syrup, then incorporating the egg and vanilla extract until the liquid base appears fully integrated.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently folding almond flour, baking soda, and salt to develop a consistent dough texture. Carefully disperse chocolate chips throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft uniform cookie portions by using a tablespoon to scoop consistent dough amounts. Roll each portion between your palms to form perfect spheres, then delicately press each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, creating slight circular depressions with fingertips or a fork.
- Position the cookie-laden sheet in the preheated oven and monitor baking progress. Remove when cookie edges display a warm golden hue while centers remain slightly tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to rest directly on the baking sheet for five minutes, which permits gentle setting and prevents crumbling. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, enabling complete temperature reduction and texture stabilization before serving.
Notes
- Swapping ingredients like using coconut sugar instead of maple syrup can reduce glycemic impact for those monitoring blood sugar levels.
- Replacing the egg with a flax egg creates a completely vegan version of these delightful cookies without compromising texture or taste.
- Chilling the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and ensures a thicker, chewier cookie with crisp edges.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, double-check that the almond flour is certified gluten-free to avoid potential cross-contamination during processing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg