Lump of Coal Cookies
Makes 12 cookies
1 cookie is 100 calories, 5g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 3g protein
Ingredients
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1/4 cup + 3T oat flour
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1/2 cup + 1T cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup (heaping) peeled & grated raw beet (about 1 medium sized beet)
- 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
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3 Tbsp canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
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In one bowl, mix together oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add in melted coconut oil, canned pumpkin, and grated beet.
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Combine the wet ingredients into the dry, and stir until well combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
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Scoop the dough onto the greased baking sheet in 1 tablespoon portions, flattening each cookie slightly (dough will be sticky).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
These rich cookies are filled with antioxidants from beets, cocoa, and pumpkin. They also contain more vitamin A, protein, and fiber than traditional sugar cookies. These are lumps of coal you’ll want to find in your stocking!