Soft on the inside and with gooey chocolate chip flavor, these grain-free, moringa cookies are the easiest way to boost energy. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, these cookies can make for a tasty snack or simple treat any time of day.
Need an energy boost but can't help reaching for chocolate? These moringa cookies are the solution!
Reap the benefits of an anti-oxidant-loaded green powder and whip up a batch to have on hand!
These cookies are wonderful for moms who lose steam halfway through the day but know that downing candy won't do the trick. Natural energy and lots of healthy perks are all wrapped into delicious cookie form.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love these gluten-free cookies because they're:
Allergy-friendly: The cookies are naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free.
Texture: They have a soft interior but are slightly chewy and crisp on the outside.
Naturally energizing: Thanks to the morniga powder, these cookies help boost your energy without an extra cup of coffee.
Benefits Of Moringa Powder
Moringa is a wicked green powder that's known for its powerful nutrition properties. This amazing superfood has even been said to lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and boost antioxidant content.
Though caffeine-free it can help boost the immune system and your energy levels because it's rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
Hot tip: Personally, I use Matchinga in place of moringa for these cookies. Matchinga is a combination of matcha and moringa so you get all the anti-inflammatory perks but much more energy.
Ingredients You Need
It may seem like there's a lot of ingredients for these moringa cookies but you should have everything you need if you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry.
Garbanzo flour: This flour is a great way to keep cookies grain-free and still loaded with fiber. It's actually chickpea flour and though it can have a funky aftertaste, in this recipe that's hidden by extracts.
Almond flour: If you want your cookies to be lighter in color and hold a bit better, make sure to use almond flour and not almond meal (learn the difference).
Baking powder: You want the cookies to rise slightly but not too much so measure accurately here.
Coconut oil: The brand of coconut oil you choose will slightly affect the flavor of these (more below).
Chocolate chips: Mini chocolate chips work best so that they distribute through the cookies more.
Vanilla and Almond Extract: These combined extracts give the moringa cookies a unique flavor of sweet but not too sweet and help cover any taste from the garbanzo flour.
Moringa powder: Although straight moringa powder will work, I personally find its sister powder, Matchinga, works even BETTER (learn about the health benefits of moringa).
Coconut palm sugar: In a pinch cane sugar will work too, you only need a little bit for sweetness.
How To Make Moringa Cookies
- In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients except the chocolate chips.
- Melt the coconut oil and combine all the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl except the almond milk.
- Pour wet into dry and mix until everything looks slightly wet. Add in the almond milk and mix again until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a trigger ice cream scoop, portion out the cookies onto your silicone mat or lined baking tray.
- Use a fork to press them down slightly.
- Bake for 13 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray.
Important Teaching Tips
If you use straight matcha, the taste is less sweet than the moringa or Matchinga powder.
Let the cookies cool don't the pan fully. They may not look completely done but they firm up while cooling.
Because these energy cookies are made with chickpea flour, they don't have a gooey, fluffy texture.
Instead, they were made as a snack and are denser. The cookies are harder on the outside but soft on the inside. Similarly, they're tasty but not too sweet.
If you don't have chickpea flour on hand, you can substitute in 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. However, though both absorb quite a bit, you don't need as much listed. only use ¾ cup. Learn more about types of gluten-free flours.
It's easy when you hit a midday slump to reach for another coffee, a donut, or something homemade like a pink monster drink (which is freaking delicious and wicked for a pre-workout!). Grabbing something with fuel like these cookies (or an iced coffee protein shake) will make your energy last longer.
How To Store Them
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge. The cookies will firm up in the fridge but still taste delicious and last 4-5 days.
If you're making these energy cookies for a gathering, I wouldn't keep them in the fridge. Just leave them in a container on the counter. They should last 2-3 days.
These cookies can be stored in the freezer too and taken out when you need them. Just leave them to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Flavor Variations and Add-Ins
Below are a few fun variations you can use to adjust the cookies based on what you enjoy.
Crunch: Add in or top the moringa cookies with some pecans or chopped almonds. I especially love pistachios.
Dried fruit: If you love a chewy texture, adding in dried cranberries or cherries is a delicious taste swap.
Drizzle: To make the gluten-free cookies more indulgent, you can drizzle them with dairy-free caramel sauce or dairy-free chocolate ganache.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moringa Cookies
You can add moringa powder to baked goods however it does have a strong taste. Start by adding just a little bit at a time (1-3 teaspoons) as you adjust to the flavor.
Any sweetener will help cover the taste of moringa powder. Non-sugar sweeteners can be fruit juices, bananas, figs, dates, or applesauce.
The cookies take time to firm up which is why they need to sit on the baking tray to finish cooling and firm up. They'll also firm up quite a bit once placed in the fridge.
Other Dairy & Gluten-Free Recipes You'll Love
- Energy-boosting matchinga macaroons
- Match protein bars
- Cookie dough overnight oats
- Cookies and cream smoothie
- High protein snack recipes
Chocolate Chip Moringa Cookies
Video
Equipment
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour garbanzo flour, see notes for subs
- ½ cup almond meal
- 1.5 teaspoons Moringa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup enjoy life chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons Coconut palm Sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ cup almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients except the chocolate chips. Melt the coconut oil and combine all the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl except the almond milk.
- Pour wet into dry and mix until everything looks slightly wet. Add in the almond milk and mix again until combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a trigger ice cream scoop, portion out the cookies onto your silicone mat or lined baking tray. Use a fork to press them down slightly.
- Bake for 8 minutes, flip the tray and bake for another five minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray.
Notes
- Because these energy cookies are made with chickpea flour, they don't have a gooey, fluffy texture.
- Instead, they were made as a snack and are denser. The cookies are harder on the outside but soft on the inside. Similarly, they're tasty but not too sweet.
- And know that if you use straight matcha, the taste is less sweet than the moringa powder.
- I prefer to make these cookies with Matchinga powder to maximize natural energy and immune-system boost.
- If you don't have chickpea flour on hand, you can use gluten-free baking flour. However, you will only need ¾ cups as it absorbs so much.
- Grab the ingredients you need from my Pantry Staples.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Tessa Simpson says
I absolutely love matcha, and new thing for me! And my match moringa powder even more...it's almost gone!!! NOOO!! I am excited to try it in cookies!
fitasamamabear says
Haha yesss! So yummy! And you can't go wrong with cookies, I mean really lol Do you typically drink the matcha as tea or mix it into something?
Susannah says
So cool! I need to try this!
fitasamamabear says
Tasty right?! What's your favorite kind of cookie?
CHIHYU says
This is perfect. Looks so good and healthy!
fitasamamabear says
They're super yummy- plus, everyone loves cookies!
Agata says
Hi,
I wonder why my cookies came up very dry ,definitely not gooey... I fallowed the recipe and baking time ,they also bitter in taste ( too much matcha?)
fitasamamabear says
Ther bitterness could be matcha, I use matchinga for these and I think matcha might be a bit more bitter which I'll make a note of. As for dry, they tend to come out really soft inside. Did you use mini chocolate chips or large? And were the cookies refrigerated perhaps? The outside of them is harder but the inside comes out soft on my end.