Need excuses to eat cookies? Let’s be honest… I don’t! It’s no secret I have a serious sweet tooth. But in case you do, today I’m going to give you the perfect excuse.
Eggless Healthy Double Chocolate Cookies. This recipe was inspired by The Skinnytaste Cookbook!
I crave cookies all of the time, and these cookies, for sure, cured my cravings without all of the guilt. Although, I never feel guilty for eating cookies hahaha.
These cookies are super easy to make and supremely chocolatey. Soft baked, a little chewy, and not overly sweet. They’re egg-free and dairy-free.
Let’s get baking!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- White whole wheat unbleached flour
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda – Make sure it’s not expired.
- Kosher salt
- Raw sugar
- Dark brown sugar
- Avocado
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Oat Milk – Or any other milk of your liking.
- Semisweet chocolate chunks
- Walnuts (optional)
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
This healthy cookie dough is super easy to make!
Step 1 – Make the dough
First, mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Then mix together sugars, avocado, applesauce, milk, and vanilla. Mix until the sugars dissolve, about 3 minutes. Gradually fold in the flour mixture with a spatula. Stir chocolate chips and walnuts, and stir to distribute evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Step 2 – Portion the dough
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
Step 3 – Bake
Bake for about 10 – 12 minutes. Cool on a baking rack.
Adapt This Recipe For Other Food Allergies
This EGGLESS HEALTHY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES recipe is egg-free and dairy-free, but you can certainly adapt it to other food allergies.
- GLUTEN-FREE: Substitute all-purpose flour for 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour. This is my favorite brand.
- VEGAN CHOCOLATE: These are my favorite chocolate chips.
- NUT-FREE: Skip the walnut.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 12 – 15 cookies (1 tablespoon each).
Not at all! These cookies are super chocolatey, so the avocado flavor goes unnoticed.
You can substitute avocado with the same amount of unsweetened applesauce or pure pumpkin purée.
More Healthy Sweet Recipe Ideas
- Eggless Oatmeal Cookies
- Eggless Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Healthy Eggless Energy Bars
- Honey Coconut Chia Pudding
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Recipe Card 📖
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (70 g) white whole wheat unbleached flour
- 1/3 cup (47 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (34 g) unsweetened natural cocoa power
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (100 g) raw sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 g) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (40 g) mashed avocado
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons oat milk (see notes for substitution)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (67 g) semisweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C). Line 2 cookies baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a bowl stir together flours, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Reserve.
- In another large bowl, mix together both sugars, avocado, applesauce, oat milk, and vanilla. Mix until the sugars dissolve, about 3 minutes. Gradually fold in the flour mixture with a spatula. Stir chocolate chips and walnuts (if using), and stir to distribute evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until they look set on the sides. The centers will look very soft. Cool on pan 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- GLUTEN-FREE: Substitute all-purpose flour for 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour. This is my favorite brand.
- VEGAN CHOCOLATE: These are my favorite chocolate chips.
- NUT-FREE: Skip the walnut or substitute for your favorite seeds.
Nutrition
Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking.
Originally posted in November 2014, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in December 2022.