Healthy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Not just low-fat, these cookies are actually good for you. Chock full of antioxidants, omega-3 and extra fiber, you won't need to feel guilty when you steal a few from the cookie jar.
Servings: 24
Calories: 81kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 c puréed prunes
- 1/3 c honey
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 c puréed black beans
- 1/3 c cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 c quinoa flour
- 1 T flax seed
- 1 c mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, beat puréed prunes, honey, egg whites and vanilla until well blended.
- Add black beans, cocoa powder, baking soda, quinoa flour, and flax seed. Mix well.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool slightly on cookie sheet before moving to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you REALLY don't like prunes, or just want a slightly less sweet cookie, substitute mashed avocado for the prunes. I prefer the cookies that way but my kids gave it the thumbs down which is why I published the prune version.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg