Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect balance of wholesome and delicious! Made with nutrient-rich almond flour, heart-smart avocado oil, and sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, these cookies deliver a boost of flavor without compromising on health. The addition of dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher) and crunchy chopped walnuts makes every bite irresistible, while unsweetened applesauce keeps them moist and soft. Ready in under 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are free from gluten and refined sugar, making them ideal for anyone seeking a healthier treat. Perfect with a cup of tea or as an afternoon snack, these cookies prove that a heart-healthy dessert can be just as satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.33 cups Avocado oil
• 0.5 cups Pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cups Dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the avocado oil, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Gently flatten the tops of the cookie dough balls with the back of the spoon or your fingers.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy these heart-healthy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies as a delightful and guilt-free treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(750.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3745.7

Total Fat 286.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1233.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.1g	0%
Total Sugars 167.1g
Protein 67.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 693.2mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 1830.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.1%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 27.1%