Chocolate Avocado Cookie (Gluten-free + Vegan)

Avocado in cookies is a great idea because they’re a healthier swap for butter or oil.
They aren’t your typical crunchy cookies, but rather are more soft, moist and fudgy.
And don’t worry, you won’t even taste a hint of avocado! Their overall flavour is muted and the decadent chocolate flavour takes over.

You can also make plain avocado cookies by skipping the cocoa powder, which will give you a neutral but slightly nutty tasting cookies.

INGREDIENTS:-

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• ½ cup sugar or maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax seeds + 6 tbsp water ; let it sit for 10 minutes)
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp oat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:-

1. To a mixing bowl, add the mashed avocado, vanilla extract, maple syrup and flax eggs. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
2. Add the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, add the cookie dough to the greased baking sheet. Slightly flatten the cookies and top it with a more chocolate chips if desired.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are firm. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before removing from the baking sheet and serving.