Vegan Chocolate Orange Cookies!
These Vegan Chocolate Orange Cookies are so soft. Fresh orange juice and orange zest gives these chocolate cookies a bright burst of flavour. Chocolate and orange is a classic flavour combo and pairs perfectly in these fudgy cookies.
Not only are these vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, but these cookies are secretly made with black beans. I’ve given these cookies to many of my friends and they can never tell they’ve been made primarily with black beans! The black beans give these cookies a soft texture, as well as some protein. The coconut oil and almond butter add some healthy fats and macronutrient balances this snack with a combination of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and complete carbohydrates.
These are definitely best eaten slightly thawed from the freezer. This keeps the soft texture of the cookies but also gives them a thick and fudgy feeling.
For more cookie recipes, try my Chewy Chocolate Oat Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies, or Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!
Vegan Chocolate Orange Cookies
Ingredients
- One 15 oz can of black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 3/4 cup dates pitted
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest + more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Add the black beans, coconut oil, almond butter, pitted dates, orange juice, and water to a blender and blend on high until the black beans are completely broken down and the batter is smooth. Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and coconut flour and blend again until fully combined. Add orange zest and stir to combine.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto your prepared baking sheet to form 16 cookies. The batter will be very soft, similar to a brownie batter. You can smooth the tops of the cookie with a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until slightly firm.
- Sprinkle with additional orange zest while the cookies are still hot.
- Store cookies in the freezer and let thaw slightly for 1-2 hours before enjoying.
