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Healthy Chocolate Crinkle "Sprinkle" Cookies {GF, Low Cal, Paleo}

Published: Dec 23, 2016 · Modified: Aug 4, 2023 by Megan

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Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar and nutritious with almond and coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo

Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar & nutritious with almond & coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo

Oh crinkle cookies....oh crinkle cookies...how lovely are thy chocolate, sugary cookie goodness! 

My scripted lyrics may not be the best. But my Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies sure are good! I'm seriously dying over how delicious these turned out. They were an unplanned addition to my holiday baking, but a welcomed one!

I've made three batches in the past week, all with loving intentions of giving them away as gifts but it seems I have no self control around these. That said, I don't feel that guilty indulging a little because I workout everyday and eat healthy 90% of the time.

Tis the season!

Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar & nutritious with almond & coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo

If there were one thing I could ask Santa for Christmas, it would be a gallon of these glorious Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.

Oh, and maybe a wonderfully sweet boyfriend wrapped in a bow, new Lulu yoga pants, a housekeeper, and that healthy cafe I've always dreamed of under the tree. Okay, so I've gotten out of control. I'll just stick with the cookies and a man. Okay, fine. Just the cookies, but a girl can dream 😉

The good news is these Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are much healthier than the original version. I used almond and coconut flour to balance the carbs giving them more protein and fiber. Helpful for slowing the sugar rush!

Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar & nutritious with almond & coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo

I also neglected to roll them around in a bunch of powdered sugar and opted to "sprinkle" the sugar on top to lower the sugar count. A much healthier option and one I'm sure your waist will thank you for!

I'm off to spend the weekend with friends after I teach spin tomorrow. Hopefully I can resist eating these goodies on my way but there's no guarantee. Before I go, I want to wish you a very happy and healthy holiday. I'm so blessed to have you here every day!

Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar & nutritious with almond & coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo
Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar & nutritious with almond & coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo

Healthy Chocolate Crinkle "Sprinkle" Cookies

Megan Olson
Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Made lower in sugar and nutritious with almond and coconut flour, these fudge-like cookies are so chocolaty good they're hard to resist! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 cookies
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder divided in 1/2
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2the cocoa powder, coconut sugar and oil until it becomes a shinny, silky dough.
  • Whisk one egg into the batter at a time, mixing fully before adding the next egg. Then add vanilla and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together almond flour, coconut flour, the other 1/2 of the cocoa powder and baking powder.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and mix just to combine.
  • Transfer the batter to prepared baking sheet by dropping 1-2 tablespoons of batter to form a cookie. They will appear small, but will puff up when they cook.
  • After all cookies have been formed, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cookies. I used a small hand held colander to do this.
  • Place in the oven and bake at 350 F 10-12 minutes until the edges are done. The center may still be a little soft & that is okay.
  • Transfer to a wire baking rack to cool 5 minutes before devouring!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.3gSodium: 27.1mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 5.8g
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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. deb says

    August 19, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    Hi, regarding your healthy chocolate crinkle recipe...you mention the cocoa powder two times in the preparation; in step two and step four. Are you splitting the amounts between the two steps? Please clarify. Thank you.
    Itchin to make these babies.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 21, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Deb! Oh my goodness, I didn't realize this. The cocoa powder should be divided in half so half goes in step 2 and the other half in step 4. I updated the recipe card. Thanks so much for pointing this out!

      Reply
  2. Blair says

    December 24, 2016 at 4:58 am

    Merry Christmas, Megan! I've been indulging in the Christmas cookies around here, too...although mine haven't been quite as healthy as these! 🙂 I agree, though -- I exercise regularly and eat healthy most of the time, so some treats won't kill me this season.

    Enjoy, and have a great holiday!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 24, 2016 at 5:51 am

      A very Merry Christmas to you too friend! Love you & your fabulous recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jody - Fit at 59 says

    December 23, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Have a wonderful time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      Happy holidays lady!

      Reply
  4. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Hope you have a good holiday lady!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      You too! xoxo

      Reply
  5. lindsay Cotter says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:38 am

    did you put a teaser on IG for these? cause I think I dreamt about them! Haha. YES! merry Christmas indeed! xxoo

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Haha yes I did! Merry Christmas friend!

      Reply
  6. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:20 am

    And you just made my life. I LOVE crinkle cookies!!! Happy Christmas, Megan!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      Merry Christmas to you too friend! xoxo

      Reply

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