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Healthy Chocolate Cookies

Deliciously Healthy Chocolate Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy these Healthy Chocolate Cookies that are fudgy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas Use overripe for maximum sweetness
  • 1 cup All-Natural Peanut Butter Choose sugar-free
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Consider Dutch-process for deeper taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Opt for vegan chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Tablespoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and baking soda in the bowl and mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently to the batter.
  5. Scoop out portions onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For a richer texture, refrigerate cookies for 30 minutes before serving. Use overripe bananas for best results.

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