Healthy Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the classic chocolate chip flavor with the health benefits of applesauce, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the almond flour, gluten-free oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate or freeze before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
