Chocolate Orange Ricotta Cookies

Chocolate and orange may sound like an odd combination, but once you bite into these Chocolate Orange Ricotta Cookies, you’ll understand what all the fuss is about.

Chocolate Shakeology is the key — it blends perfectly with ricotta cheese to create a creamy, chocolatey foundation for these cookies.

A tablespoon of orange zest adds a bright, light flavor to each mouthful.

These Shakology cookies are perfect for a party or as a yummy treat after any meal!

And if you’re looking for more Shakeology dessert recipes, check these out.

Pro tip: Questions about baking with Shakeology? Check out this FAQ.

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Chocolate Orange Ricotta Cookies

Chocolate Shakeology is the key to these cookies — it blends perfectly with ricotta cheese to create a creamy, chocolatey base.

Course Dessert

Keyword Shakeology

Prep Time 12 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

cooling time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 10 servings, 1 cookie each

Calories 124kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• Parchment paper 
• ½ cup / 50 g almond flour
• 2 scoops Chocolate Whey or Chocolate Plant-Based Vegan Shakeology
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup / 130 g part-skim ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup / 60 ml unsweetened almond milk (or unsweetened oat milk) 
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 
• 3 Tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. finely grated orange peel (orange zest)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F (180 °C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• Add almond flour, Shakeology, and baking powder to a small mixing bowl. Stir until mixed; set aside.
• Add ricotta, almond milk, egg, and extract to a medium mixing bowl; stir until combined.
• Add dry mixture to wet mixture; stir until combined.
• Shape into 10 equal balls, approximately 2 Tbsp. each; arrange on prepared sheet. Gently flatten each ball by pressing with the back of a spoon.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Set aside on baking sheet for 1 minute; transfer to a cooling rack.
• While cookies are still hot, melt chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat, until chocolate is melted.
• Drizzle chocolate evenly onto cookies. Sprinkle with orange peel.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes

Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian (VG)

 

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.*

*Total Sugars 3 g, Added Sugars 3 g

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

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