Healthy Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies.
These healthy whole grain chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy after school! Chewy, delicious, and a little bit better for you.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup vegan buttery spread
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar if you prefer
- 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato mashed
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole spelt flour See notes to make these gluten free
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the vegan buttery spread and the coconut sugar in a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Add the cooled mashed sweet potato and vanilla extract and continue to mix.
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Stop the mixer and add the flour, sea salt, and baking soda. Mix on low speed until combined. Stop the mixer and add the chocolate chips and stir by hand.
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Drop tablespoons of dough onto the cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet before moving them.
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Repeat with remaining dough. Makes 18 cookies.
Recipe Notes
If you need these to be gluten free, try 1 1/4 cups gluten free flour blend and 3/4 cup gluten free oat flour instead of spelt flour.
Store these in an airtight container for up to 5 days.