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The best recipe for Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
They’re here…the terrible twos.
The past few weeks we’ve seen glimpses of them, but I think it’s safe to say they are unpacking their bags and moving in. And may I add, a few months too early..fun times, fun times.
After a day of constantly being told “no” and having to deal with the dead weight drop to the floor shenanigans, I needed to end the day on a sweet note. So, I baked cookies.
These are called cookies however, they are mainly sweet potatoes and almond butter, two superfoods in my book! Therefore, I’m considering these medicinal!
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best recipe for Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings 14
Calories 170kcal
Cost $
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes baked (~2 cups)
- click here for how to bake sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 eggs or vegan egg substitute
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup coconut flour can be substituted with whole wheat or oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend sweet potatoes (skins removed), almond butter, eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
- In a large bowl, mix coconut flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a tablespoon and evenly drop dough onto parchment paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy 🙂
Notes
Happy Friday! Hoping everyone has a great weekend 🙂
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4615IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.
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