The Heart Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sink your teeth into a batch of "The Heart Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies," where wholesome ingredients meet indulgent flavor. These guilt-free treats combine nutrient-packed almond flour, rolled oats, and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate chips to create a cookie that’s as kind to your heart as it is to your taste buds. Instead of traditional eggs, this recipe features a flaxseed "egg," adding a boost of plant-based omega-3s, while unsweetened applesauce and extra virgin olive oil deliver natural moisture and healthy fats. Coconut sugar provides a subtle sweetness with a lower glycemic impact, making these cookies a perfect choice for anyone looking to balance health and indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, you’ll be enjoying these soft, chewy delights in no time. Perfect for sharing or keeping as your personal snack stash, these cookies are a smart and satisfying option for health-conscious bakers.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 cup Coconut sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken. This will serve as your flax 'egg'.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir to mix well.
Step 4
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, unsweetened applesauce, olive oil, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax 'egg'.
Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until combined. The dough will be thick but sticky.
Step 6
Fold in the dark chocolate chips until they are evenly incorporated into the dough.
Step 7
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Step 8
Flatten the dough slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingertips, as these cookies do not spread much during baking.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.
Step 10
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 11
Enjoy these heart-healthy chocolate chip cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (632.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2539.2 |
| Total Fat 155.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1229.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 268.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 168.1g | |
| Protein 45.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 372.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1153.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories