Healthy Thin Mint Cookies
Healthy Thin Mint Cookies are a delightful, guilt-free twist on the classic treat. These cookies combine the refreshing flavor of mint with rich dark chocolate, making them perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while staying health-conscious. Easy to prepare and loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats and almond flour, they bring back fond memories of childhood treats. Enjoy these cookies any time of day, whether at a gathering or as an everyday snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, cocoa powder, and optional dry ingredients.
- Melt coconut oil over low heat and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the middle.
- Cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg