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Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies {Paleo, GF, Low Cal}

Published: Sep 18, 2017 · Modified: Nov 4, 2022 by Megan

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Soft, chewy Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredient cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

This Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies post was sponsored by Crisco® Coconut Oil as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredients cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

A few years ago when my Mom had her open heart surgery, I remember reading a pamphlet a registered dietician at the hospital gave her after her surgery about what to eat and what not to eat. When I read it, it infuriated me. It told her to eat less than 5 grams of saturated fat per serving.

Now, as a nutritionist I know not all foods are created equal. A bowl of cereal may have less than 5 grams of saturated fat but it's loaded with sugar and other processed ingredients. When sugar is consumed in excess, the body converts it to fat. How is that better for you than a healthy fat like coconut oil? It's not.

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredients cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Telling someone to eat less 5 grams of saturated fat is wrong because like food, not all fats are created equal. A healthy fat, like coconut oil, when consumed in small amounts is a heart healthy option. In fact, it's shown that coconut oil increases HDL (good cholesterol), and this good cholesterol lowers LDL (bad cholesterol). (1)

At the time of my mother's surgery I wasn't a nutrition practitioner like I am now, but it that was a pivotal moment for me because it made me realize my true passion for eating healthy and helping people understand nutrition. There's so much mis-understanding out there. In fact, I'm still learning things everyday.

So yes! Eat up buttercup! Coconut oil is good for you like this Crisco® Unrefined Organic Coconut Oil which has quickly become a household favorite of mine. Picked it up at Target where I buy my household and pantry staples, and more. You know how dangerous it is to go there. So many goodies!

Crisco® has two coconut oils - refined and unrefined. It's the perfect substitute in recipes for butter, margarine and other oils. It gives baked goods a silky texture without adding any odor or aroma so the flavor of your goodies stay unchanged. Perfect for winter baking!

Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

Speaking of goodies, these Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies are so much more than a goodie.  They're sneaky goodies loaded with sweet potato puree, creamy almond butter, almond flour, coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips. 

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredients cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Healthy fat, potassium, fiber, high in protein and lower in carbs and sugar. A better way to eat chocolate chip cookies! Grain free sweet potato cookies that are Paleo friendly and lower in sugar. What more could you ask for in a chocolate chip cookie?

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredients cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredients cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Paleo Sweet Potato Cookies

Megan Olson
Soft, chewy Healthy Paleo Sweet Potato Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredients cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Resting Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sweet potato puree I used canned
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup almond butter unsalted, creamy (or cashew butter or peanut butter for non-Paleo)
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons mini dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking slip mat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, sweet potato puree, salt, almond butter, vanilla extract and coconut sugar. I used a standing mixer to do this.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cinnamon, baking soda and almond flour. Slowly fold half the flour mixture to the liquid mixture.
  • Add the coconut oil then add the remaining flour mixture. Combine just until the ingredients are dispersed. Then stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Place the batter in the refrigerator 20 minutes to chill.
  • Once chilled, scoop 2 tablespoons of the dough and roll into balls onto the baking sheet. The mixture will be sticky. I recommend you keep your hands damp with water during this process.
  • Form the balls into cookies by pressing them into the pan slightly. Be careful not to flatten them. Just form them into cookies then press them up using your hands.
  • Bake at 350 F 8-10 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges. Remove from the pan and carefully transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.
  • Keep cookies in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer 1 month.

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Notes

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  • If you love this recipe, check out my cookbook for more delicious recipes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 9.9gProtein: 5.9gFat: 12.4gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 11.7mgSodium: 90.9mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 4.2g
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Reference: (1) Coconut Oil Benefits

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredient cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Soft, chewy Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredient cookies are sure to a family favorite. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo

Soft, chewy Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their thick, soft and gooey texture, these sneaky ingredient cookies are sure to a family favorite.

About Megan

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. Kristen says

    October 16, 2017 at 4:39 am

    I made these last night and they’re super tasty. However, they turned green overnight. They look moldy and even though I know that’s not true, I can’t bring myself to serve them. Any idea why?! The only substitutions I made were included 1/4 cup coconut flour instead of all almond flour and sun butter instead of almond butter.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      October 16, 2017 at 5:09 am

      Anytime you mix sunflower butter with baking soda or baking powder, it turns it green. Sunflowers are green. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    September 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    Could I use canned mashed butternut squash instead of canned mashed sweet potato? I bought a can and haven't decided what I want to do with it yet. I'd love to try it in this recipe.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 24, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      I haven't tried it with butternut squash. Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  3. GiGi Eats says

    September 19, 2017 at 6:02 am

    You know I am SOOO about these cookies and I friggin' LOVE that Crisco is getting their sheeeezeeee together and making / selling HEALTHY oils!!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 19, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Me TOO!!!

      Reply
  4. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Can I put in a request for these next time we meet up?!?!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      How much are you paying? LOL

      Reply
  5. Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:52 am

    This sounds like a great fall recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  6. Juliette | Namastay Traveling says

    September 18, 2017 at 5:22 am

    I've been enjoying Lenny and Larry's cookies recently, but it's getting a bit pricey! This looks like the perfect alternative! Yum!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      It IS pricey buying cookies. Good reason to make your own!

      Reply
  7. Blair says

    September 18, 2017 at 4:35 am

    You can't beat a soft, chewy cookie -- especially if it involves chocolate chips! These look great, Megan!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Aww thanks Blair!

      Reply

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