Healthy Homemade Oreos
A delicious and healthy take on the classic Oreo cookie, perfect for those looking for keto-friendly and gluten-free treats. Every bite is a delightful blend of chocolatey goodness and creamy filling, without the added sugar.
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
- Plastic Wrap
- Parchment Paper
- Small Round Cookie Cutter
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or your preferred healthy granular sweetener)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups Wholesome Yum Superfine Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Creamy Filling
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil softened (or unsalted butter)
- 1 1/2 cups Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or your preferred healthy powdered sweetener, add more as needed for desired consistency)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream (add 1 additional teaspoon if needed)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter and your chosen healthy granular sweetener until the mixture is wonderfully light and fluffy. Next, mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt until everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Beat with the hand mixer until a uniform, smooth dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a flat rectangle, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step is key to making the dough firm and easy to work with.
- Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and roll out the dough thinly (about 1/4-inch thick) between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a small round cookie cutter (like a mason jar rim) to cut out circular cookies. Place these cutouts about 1-2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Re-roll any dough scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Bake the healthy Oreos for 10-12 minutes, or until their edges feel firm to the touch. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet before moving on – they need to be fully cool for the filling!
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened coconut oil (or butter), powdered healthy sweetener, and vanilla extract until the mixture takes on a crumbly, pebble-like texture.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, one teaspoon at a time, continuing to beat until you achieve a thick, stiff, and beautifully creamy frosting that's perfect for spreading.
- Once the chocolate cookies are entirely cool, spread or pipe 1-2 teaspoons of the prepared creamy filling onto the flat side of half the cookies.
- Gently place another plain chocolate cookie on top of the filling to create delightful sandwich cookies. Repeat this process with all remaining cookies.
- Now, your homemade healthy Oreos are ready to enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 239
Total Carbs: 7.2g
Net Carbs: 3.5g
Fats: 22.9g
Protein: 6.3g
Calories: 239
Total Carbs: 7.2g
Net Carbs: 3.5g
Fats: 22.9g
Protein: 6.3g
