Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies
Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies balance rich chocolate flavor with a subtle, earthy sweetness from finely chopped kale, creating a tender crumb and pleasantly chewy bite. They’re just sweet enough for dessert yet feel right at home as an afternoon snack or lunchbox treat. Enjoy the contrast of dark chocolate chips and moist texture in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
- 3
Combine the applesauce and kale in a blender; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Beat the sugar, butter, egg white, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and creamy; beat in the kale mixture, canola oil, and honey. Stir the flour mixture into the kale mixture until the dough is just combined; fold in the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Calories 97.5 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 1.61 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 15.92 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.1 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 6.44 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 8.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 6.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 17.97 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 20.21 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Cocoa Kale Chocolate Cookies is an American dessert recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 97.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies?
- It is an American cookie recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Soda, Butter, Canola Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 97.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies healthy?
- Cocoa-Kale Chocolate Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 97.5 calories and 1.61 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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