Description
These Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional cookies, made with almond flour and coconut sugar for a naturally gluten-free, lower sugar treat. Perfect for those looking to enjoy dessert without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt ensuring even distribution of leavening and seasonings.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined to create the liquid base for the dough.
- Combine dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms, making sure it’s well mixed without overworking it.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips to evenly distribute the sweet bites throughout the dough.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, then gently flatten each cookie with your fingers or the back of a spoon to help them spread evenly during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and lower in sugar and carbs compared to traditional versions.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For extra crunch, bake for 1–2 minutes longer, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
