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Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Published December 6, 2015. Last updated August 27, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

Stack of pecan chocolate chip cookies with pinterest text on the bottom
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These pecan chocolate chunk cookies have to be added to your holiday baking list. Just don’t expect them to last until the holidays. A healthy, simple recipe that is gluten free, grain free, paleo, vegan, and tastes decadent! These pecan chocolate chunk cookies will satisfy even  the biggest sweet tooth. Healthy enough to eat for breakfast these cookies are packed with protein, fiber, and even some hidden veggies! Curious to find out?

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Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies made with chocolate chunks

Chocolate and pecan is one of my favorite combinations. One year for Thanksgiving I made a chocolate pecan pie, it was literally to die for! .I’m pretty sure that was my favorite holiday pie I’ve ever made, but I also remember being on a crazy sugar high and binge eating half the pie in one night. So you might say I get pretty crazy with the chocolate and pecan combo.

So I have found ways to make healthier desserts. Desserts that actually fill me up, instead of just empty calories that cause me to just search for more and more sugar. Maybe you feel the same way around all the holiday cookies lately – out of control and difficult to say no or resist those cookies in the fridge or freezer? Well make yourself a batch of these pecan chocolate chunk cookies and I promise you will feel full and satisfied instead of empty and a tad bit remorseful for eating everyone’s cookies.

Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies are gluten free

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I hope to inspire you to try something new with this pecan chocolate chunk cookie. The cookies have a hidden vegetable in them – if you couldn’t tell from the pictures, they are full of pumpkin! What pumpkin? Well it’s one of my favorite bases for cookies, it’s low carb, it’s pretty neutral (meaning it doesn’t overpower a recipe) and it’s in season right now so I almost always have a half used can of pumpkin puree in the fridge.

Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies are vegan

Knowing my tendency to eat all the cookies, I decided to keep the ingredients in these cookies as healthy as possible. Almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, pumpkin, mashed banana and a little bit of coconut oil. These cookies seriously could be enjoyed for breakfast, and are probably healthier than the average toaster strudel or pop-tart, I’m just sayin!

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Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies with pecans and chocolate

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Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These simple pecan chocolate chunk cookies are not only easy to make but also healthy enough you could even have them for breakfast! Vegan, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo friendly and packed with protein and fiber these are the ultimate cookies!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 17 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Servings: 16
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana - mashed
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbs. unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 3 tbs. almond flour
  • 2 tbs. coconut flour
  • 1 serving vanilla vegan protein powder - Nuzest
  • 2 tbs. chia sees
  • 1/2 tbs. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbs. coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips - chopped into chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • In a large bowl, mash the banana, then add the pumpkin puree.
  • To the banana and pumpkin mixture, add the chia seeds and unsweetened coconut flakes.Stir to combine.
  • Next stir in the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder and cinnamon. Mix well to combine, the dough will be thick.
  • Melt the coconut oil and add 1/2 tbs along with the vanilla extract to the dough. Mix well.
  • Add the baking powder, pecans and chocolate chunks. Stir to distribute and combine.
  • Using a tablespoon (I spray mine with coconut oil), scoop out 16-18 cookies on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 375F for 15-17 minutes until firm to the touch.
  • Allow to cool for at least 20-30 minutes before enjoying. These cookies are amazing warm, so be sure to get at least one before putting them in the fridge for storage!
  • *To make this recipe truly grain free, you may want to use a hemp protein, or a pumpkin or a sunflower seed protein all of which would be grain free.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
73
Fat
 
4
g
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
Fiber
 
1
g
Sugar
 
2
g
Protein
 
2
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Comments

  1. Melissa

    December 15, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Pecans always make chocolate chunk cookies better. Looking forward to trying these.

    Reply
  2. Renz

    December 11, 2015 at 9:48 am

    These look so good. Saw them peeking out at the #homematterlinky party!!

    Reply
  3. Danita Carr

    December 9, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Yummy, and at least somewhat healthy :) #SmallVictories

    Reply
  4. Barrie

    December 8, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    These look amazing and a slow-sweet kind of treat! I have not tried the Vega Sport yet, but it sounds like I may have to soon!

    Reply
  5. Jess @hellotofit

    December 8, 2015 at 9:41 am

    So glad your meal plans are helping out! I’m not surprised that people love what you put out :)
    Your photography looks awesome for this post, girl! Now pass me one (okay, five) of those!

    Reply
  6. Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite

    December 7, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    THESE LOOK AMAZING. I love a healthier treat like these!

    Reply
  7. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    December 7, 2015 at 8:01 am

    SEND.
    NOW.
    THANKS.

    Reply
  8. jill conyers

    December 7, 2015 at 5:34 am

    I just read today is National Cookie Day. A reason to celebrate!

    Reply
  9. Jen

    December 6, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I’m liking what I see here! I love cookies and Vega and pretty much all your recipes, so I basically need to make these ASAP! :)

    Reply
  10. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    December 6, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Chocolate and pecans always go together. I just made a little something something with my new Vega too. ;)

    Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    December 6, 2015 at 7:29 am

    Mmmm chocolate and pecan sounds wonderful!!! I have so many pecans right now….I bough WAYY to many, but I always find a use for nuts ;)

    Reply

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