Best Vegan Skillet Cookie (Healthy)
This healthy vegan skillet cookie is like a giant soft-baked chocolate chip cookie but based on whole food ingredients! It’s sugar-free and secretly protein-packed — a flavorful comfort food gone healthy. Serve on its own, with some vegan ice cream or simple frosting!
Ingredients
- 6 dates pitted (60 g)
- 4 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 15- oz can chickpeas drained (240 g)
- ½ cup almond flour 56 g
- 2 tbsp oat flour 16 g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt optional
- ⅓ cup chopped dark chocolate 60 g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 345° F (175° C) and prepare a cast iron skillet for your cookie.
- To create the batter, start by placing the dates, almond butter and vanilla extract into a food processor jar and pulse to obtain a puree.
- Next, add the chickpeas, almond flour, oat flour, baking powder and a sprinkle of salt if you like. Process again to obtain a thick, smooth and creamy batter. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Get a spoon and make a quick taste test to see whether you want to make any adjustments.
- Transfer the batter into a bowl, add the chopped chocolate and use a spoon to fold it in.
- Add the mixture into a cast-iron skillet and evenly flatten with the back of a spoon or wetted fingers.
- Put the skillet into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the center is cooked through. You can check it by inserting a toothpick — if it comes out clean, the skillet cookie is done.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm as it is or with a dollop of vegan ice cream!
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure the cookie has completely cooled before doing so.
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can use a 10-12-inches round baking pan or similar-sized sheet pan to make this skillet cookie.
- Feel free to add some maple syrup or other vegan sweetener if you want it to be sweeter.
- See the article for more ingredient swap and serving ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g