These cookies use zero flour or sugar yet somehow taste like chocolate chip—the secret is aquafaba chemistry.
Healthy Cookies
Get ready to indulge in these guilt-free cookies that skip the banana! Packed with wholesome oats and rich dark chocolate chips, these treats offer a delightful crunch while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whip them up in no time for a delicious snack that feels indulgent but is totally nutritious!
Prep
10
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 apple, chopped
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 40 grams of butter (2.8 tbsp)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- dark chocolate dropsoptional
- 180 grams of powdered oats (6.35 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop an apple and add cinnamon to taste, then microwave for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the apple and mash it.
- 3
Add 1 egg, 40 grams of butter, and 180 grams of powdered oats, then mix.
- 4
Incorporate some dark chocolate drops.
- 5
Form cookies with the dough and place them in an air fryer or oven at 170°C for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave apple pieces in 30-second intervals rather than 5 minutes straight to prevent uneven heating and maintain 15-20% more pectin structure for better cookie binding.technique30-second intervals
- ✓Let the mashed apple cool to below 60°C before adding the egg to prevent protein coagulation that would create lumpy, curdled texture in your dough.timingbelow 60°C
- ✓Use room temperature butter (18-20°C) and cream it with the apple mixture for 2-3 minutes to create proper emulsion and increase cookie volume by 25%.ingredient18-20°C, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Pulse oats in a food processor until 70% are flour-fine with 30% coarse pieces remaining - this creates structure while maintaining chewy texture from intact oat pieces.technique70% fine, 30% coarse
- ✓Reduce air fryer temperature to 160°C and extend time to 18-20 minutes because circulating air cooks 15-20% faster than conventional ovens, preventing burnt exteriors with raw centers.equipment160°C, 18-20 minutes
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Prep
10
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
These cookies use zero flour or sugar yet somehow taste like chocolate chip—the secret is aquafaba chemistry.
Healthy Cookies
Get ready to indulge in these guilt-free cookies that skip the banana! Packed with wholesome oats and rich dark chocolate chips, these treats offer a delightful crunch while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whip them up in no time for a delicious snack that feels indulgent but is totally nutritious!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 apple, chopped
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 40 grams of butter (2.8 tbsp)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- dark chocolate dropsoptional
- 180 grams of powdered oats (6.35 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop an apple and add cinnamon to taste, then microwave for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the apple and mash it.
- 3
Add 1 egg, 40 grams of butter, and 180 grams of powdered oats, then mix.
- 4
Incorporate some dark chocolate drops.
- 5
Form cookies with the dough and place them in an air fryer or oven at 170°C for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave apple pieces in 30-second intervals rather than 5 minutes straight to prevent uneven heating and maintain 15-20% more pectin structure for better cookie binding.technique30-second intervals
- ✓Let the mashed apple cool to below 60°C before adding the egg to prevent protein coagulation that would create lumpy, curdled texture in your dough.timingbelow 60°C
- ✓Use room temperature butter (18-20°C) and cream it with the apple mixture for 2-3 minutes to create proper emulsion and increase cookie volume by 25%.ingredient18-20°C, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Pulse oats in a food processor until 70% are flour-fine with 30% coarse pieces remaining - this creates structure while maintaining chewy texture from intact oat pieces.technique70% fine, 30% coarse
- ✓Reduce air fryer temperature to 160°C and extend time to 18-20 minutes because circulating air cooks 15-20% faster than conventional ovens, preventing burnt exteriors with raw centers.equipment160°C, 18-20 minutes