Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Cookies
These gluten-free chocolate orange cookies are made with almond flour, whole orange, raw cacao, and olive oil for a soft, rich, and easy homemade treat.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium Orange peeled and blended
- 170 g Almond flour plus extra as needed
- 30 g Raw cacao powder
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 70 g Dark chocolate 70%, melted
- 90 g Coconut sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste
- ½ tsp Baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Blend the peeled orange into a smooth puree.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, coconut sugar, olive oil, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves.
- Add almond flour, raw cacao powder, and baking soda. Mix gently to combine.
- Fold in the blended orange. If the batter looks runny (this depends on the orange size), add 1–3 tablespoons of almond flour until the mixture becomes thick but spoonable.
- Leave the batter to rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Fold the chopped chocolate into the batter, keeping some for the top.
- Scoop cookies on the baking tray.
- Sprinkle chopped chocolate on top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centres feel set.
- Cool completely before moving, as they firm up nicely once rested
Notes
The baking soda reacts with the orange, helping the cookies rise slightly while staying soft.
Raw cacao powder deepens the chocolate flavour and adds magnesium and antioxidants.
Adjust the almond flour depending on the orange juiciness.
For a dairy-free version, choose certified dairy-free chocolate.
One chocolate orange cookie gives you ~ 44g of magnesium, which is an essential mineral that supports muscle and nerve function and helps regulate blood glucose levels.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 11.2gProtein: 3.1gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 2.3gFiber: 2.3g
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