These HEALTHY Chocolate Peppermint Oatmeal Cookies are HEAVEN!! NO butter, NO refined flour and you won’t believe that they are healthy. They are chewy and made with clean alternative ingredients! Ready in 12 minutes.

There’s nothing better than enjoying the Holidays with some HEALTHY Chocolate Peppermint Oatmeal Cookies I could say… COOKIES are my favorite dessert! Because they are like a “grab and go” treat and it’s impossible to not eat more than one.

These Double Chocolate Cookies are unbelievably delicious. They are chewy and I’m simply in love with the texture.

It’s perfect for that extra sweet craving you get during Christmas. Honestly, highly recommended to give it a try!

Why you will love these cookies

• I replaced the ingredients with better quality ones: Like, the butter with coconut oil, the sugar with coconut sugar and the white flour for oat flour.
• I reduced the amount of sugar and fats: And my version is still delicious!

What you need to make a perfect treat for the Holidays

• Oat flour – which is blended rolled, old fashioned, quick oats. Feel free to use any kind of oats.
• Almond flour – Use superfine almond flour, not almond meal!
• Salt – Adding a pinch of salt on desserts, make them enhance their flavor.
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Cacao powder – I used 100% unsweetened cacao powder
• Coconut sugar – Replacement for brown sugar. Actually a healthier alternative for its low glicemic index.
• Almond butter – I added all-natural drippy almond butter!
• Egg – One large egg.
• Vanilla extract – For the special vanilla essence.
• Coconut oil – Substitute for butter. I added melted coconut oil.
• Dark chocolate – I used 70% dark chocolate
• Chocolate chips – Sugar-free, dark chocolate chips, any of choice!
• Crushed perppermint candies

How do you make healthier cookies?

The Instructions

• Preheat oven at 180C (350F) and line a tray with parchment paper or grease with coconut oil cooking spray.
• Prepare – Gather and measure all the ingredients by starting to mix coconut oil and coconut sugar first. Therefore add-in the egg, vanilla extract, almond butter and stir until well combined.
• Continue adding the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, and unsweetened cacao powder. Mix for each ingredient you add.
• Then, add melted chocolate, almond flour and stir with a spatula. Don’t over mix and let sit batter for 10 minutes!
• Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
• Toppings – Add chocolate chips and sprinkles on top.
• Bake – Bake for 12 minutes or until golden.

Tips to make the BEST Holiday Double Chocolate Cookies

Following the correct order of adding and mixing ingredients to make cookies can interfere with their final result. Some of them could be flat, chewy, crunchy, soft, or hard! In this case, these cookies are chewy. Here are some tips to make the cookies exactly as I did:

• Mix coconut sugar and coconut oil: Coconut sugar is more coarse than white or brown sugar that’s why you may have to slightly dissolve with a liquid first. In this case, stiring with the coconut sugar.
• Add DRY to WET ingredients: You should start by mixing the wet ingredients first and slowly mix each dry ingredient you add 1 by 1.
• Let sit the cookie batter: The cookie batter will be a bit watery so let it sit!
• Use a spatula: The utensils and mixing can affect the consistency on the cookies. So, once you are adding the melted chocolate and almond flour, use a spatula and do not over mix.

Storing tips

These cookies are so delicious that I don’t think you will have to store them for a long time. But in case you do, here are some tips:

• To store: Store in an airlight container at room temperature up to 2-3 days. Therefore, store in the fridge for up to 14 days. For a longer storage put in the freezer for up to a month.
• To eat: If stored in the fridge, consume immediately. Otherwise, if stored in the freezer. Let thaw for 30 minutes and eat straight.

Healthy Cookies FAQ

Can I omit the chocolate chips?

Well, these cookies are slightly sweet. So, the chocolate chips will enhance the sweetness and better taste.

What’s the yield of this recipe?

This recipe makes around 12 cookies. Pretty much a decent amount to share with friends and family. Feel free to double the size.

Ingredients substitutes and notes

• No oat flour? Blend old fashioned, quick or rolled oats
• Gluten-free? Make sure to use a certified oats!
• No coconut oil? Use melted butter
• No coconut sugar? Use brown sugar instead