Healthy Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
Delicious, fudgy, and packed with nutrients, these cookies are high in protein and fiber, making them a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the oat flour, whey protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the almond butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each cookie slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Use parchment paper between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg