Chocolate mint cookies that are a healthy chocolate cookie under 100 calories
If you love a chocolate mint cookie then we have a delicious and healthy chocolate cookie recipe which is like a chocolate mint crisp and we are a fan!
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Healthy Chocolate Mint Cookies
Makes approximately 25 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cup almond flour
- 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
- 1⁄8 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
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1⁄2 tsp peppermint extract
- 150g dark chocolate, melt
Method
In a large bowl, add almond flour, cacao powder, salt, honey, coconut oil and peppermint extract. Form into a dough. Place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to set.
Preheat the oven to 170C
Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
Cut out the cookie shape as desired and place them onto a baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes and let them completely cool down.
Using a fork, dip each cookie into the melted chocolate to fully coat.
Place the coated cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes.
Macros Per Serving (1 cookie per serving)
Calories: 83 kcal
Protein: 1.6g
Carbohydrates: 8.0g
Fat: 5.6g
Fibre: 1.3g
Health Benefits
Almond Flour is high in healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E — supports heart and skin health.
Cocoa Powder is rich in antioxidants (flavonoids), may improve blood flow and brain function.
Honey a natural sweetener with antioxidants; use in moderation.
Coconut Oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which may support metabolism.
Dark Chocolate high-quality dark chocolate (70%+) provides antioxidants and may boost mood and heart health.
Peppermint Extract can aid digestion and add refreshing flavor without calories.