Mocha Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies Recipe

A Cookie You Can Justify (But Don’t Need To)

We all know cookies aren't supposed to be healthy. They're supposed to be warm, gooey, and completely irresistible whilst you pretend you're only having one. But what if your favourite treat could actually support your immune system whilst satisfying that 3pm chocolate craving?

Using DIRTEA Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder and DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend, these mocha chocolate chip pistachio cookies manage to be genuinely indulgent whilst sneaking in some serious wellness benefits.

The Turkey Tail works quietly in the background, supporting immune function and gut health, whilst the Lion's Mane from the coffee blend enhances focus, and the mocha, dark chocolate, and pistachios handle the important business of making you completely forget you're eating something functional.

What You'll Need

For the cookies:

• 60g smooth runny tahini

• 30g thick coconut yoghurt

• 45ml (3 tbsp) melted coconut oil

• 60ml maple syrup

• 60ml coconut sugar

• 1 scoop (2.5g) DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend (dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 120g oat flour

• 25g cocoa powder

• 25g vegan chocolate protein powder

• 1 scoop (2g) DIRTEA Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of sea salt

• 40g dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)

• 40g pistachios, roughly chopped

For the pistachio centres:

• 10 tsp smooth pistachio butter

• Extra dark chocolate chips for topping

• Extra crushed pistachios

• Coffee beans for garnish (optional but impressive)

What's in DIRTEA Turkey Tail:

• Organic Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract (100% fruiting body)

• 30% Beta Glucans

• Dual-extracted for maximum potency

• Third-party tested for purity

What's in DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend:

• Organic Arabica Coffee

• Organic Lion's Mane Extract (1,000mg per serving)

• Organic Maca Root Powder

• Organic Ashwagandha Root Powder

• Organic B Vitamin Complex

The Method

Step 1: Create the Base

Preheat your oven to 160°C fan/180°C conventional. Dissolve DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend in 1 tablespoon of boiling water, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine tahini, coconut yoghurt, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, the cooled coffee mixture, and vanilla extract. Whisk until completely smooth and well combined.

Step 2: Build the Dry Mix

In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, DIRTEA Turkey Tail, baking powder, and salt. This prevents any lumping and ensures even distribution of the mushroom powder.

Step 3: Combine and Fold

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Don't overmix. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 4: Shape and Bake

Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, portion the dough into 50g balls (about 10 cookies). Place on a lined baking tray, leaving space between each cookie. Slightly flatten each ball with your palm.

Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are set and slightly crispy but the centres remain soft to touch. They'll continue cooking slightly once removed from the oven.

Step 5: Create the Centres

Immediately after removing from the oven, use the back of a small spoon or the base of a shot glass to create an indent in the centre of each warm cookie. Let cool completely on the tray.

Step 6: Finish with Style

Once cooled, spoon about 1 teaspoon of smooth pistachio butter into each cookie's centre. Top with extra chocolate chips, crushed pistachios, and a single coffee bean if you're feeling fancy.

Why This Combination Works

Double Mushroom Power

This recipe uniquely combines two powerhouse mushrooms: Turkey Tail for immune support and Lion's Mane for cognitive function. The Turkey Tail contains beta-glucans and polysaccharides that support normal immune function, whilst the Lion's Mane from DIRTEA's coffee blend provides compounds that support focus and mental clarity.

Enhanced Coffee Benefits

DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend brings Lion's Mane, Maca, and Ashwagandha alongside the coffee. This creates a sophisticated flavour profile whilst adding adaptogenic support and B vitamins that help with energy metabolism.

Learn more about Lion's Mane benefits →

Dark Chocolate Antioxidants

Using 70% dark chocolate chips provides antioxidants that complement Turkey Tail's immune-supporting compounds. The higher cacao content also prevents the cookies from becoming overly sweet whilst adding sophisticated depth.

Pistachio Power

Pistachios provide healthy fats and protein that help slow sugar absorption, creating more sustained satisfaction. Their natural saltiness enhances both the chocolate and coffee flavours whilst adding textural interest.

Tahini Base

Instead of butter, tahini provides healthy fats and a subtle nutty flavour that supports the pistachio elements. It also creates a wonderfully chewy texture that holds together beautifully.

Nutritional Benefits Beyond the Obvious

Unlike conventional cookies that provide only momentary satisfaction followed by energy crashes, these functional cookies offer sustained benefits:

Immune & Cognitive Support: Turkey Tail's beta glucans support normal immune function whilst Lion's Mane supports cognitive function when consumed regularly as part of a balanced diet.

Sustained Energy: The combination of healthy fats from tahini and pistachios, plus B vitamins from the coffee blend, helps prevent blood sugar spikes whilst supporting energy metabolism.

Stress Resilience: Ashwagandha from the coffee blend helps support the body's natural stress response.

Antioxidant Protection: Dark chocolate, coffee, and functional mushrooms provide compounds that support overall cellular health.

Gut Health Benefits: Turkey Tail acts as a prebiotic, supporting beneficial gut bacteria that influence overall health and immunity.

Making Them Your Own

Nut-Free Version: Replace pistachios with sunflower seeds and use sunflower seed butter in the centres.

Extra Mocha: Add an extra half scoop of DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend for stronger coffee flavour and additional Lion's Mane benefits, but reduce liquid elsewhere to maintain consistency.

Different Centres: Try almond butter, tahini, or even a small spoonful of your favourite jam in the centres.

Protein Boost: Add an extra scoop of protein powder, but increase liquid ingredients slightly to maintain proper dough consistency.

Ready to Bake Your Way to Better Immunity?

Everything you need to make these functional cookies is waiting in your kitchen except the star ingredients. Transform ordinary treats into wellness-supporting indulgences with DIRTEA's functional mushroom blends.

Get DIRTEA Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder →

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Want to explore more ways to add functional mushrooms to your routine? Browse the complete DIRTEA collection and discover how easy it is to upgrade your daily wellness ritual.

FAQs

Do these mushroom cookies taste like mushrooms? 

Not at all. The DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend and Turkey Tail completely integrate with the chocolate and pistachio flavours. They taste like sophisticated mocha cookies with rich, complex flavours and subtle nutty notes.

How much functional mushroom content is in each cookie? 

Each cookie contains approximately 200mg of Turkey Tail mushroom extract plus 100mg of Lion's Mane from the coffee blend, providing meaningful doses of beta glucans and cognitive-supporting compounds.

Can I make these without the coffee blend? 

You could substitute regular instant coffee, but you'd lose the Lion's Mane benefits and the enhanced flavour profile that DIRTEA's blend provides. The functional coffee blend is what makes these cookies truly special.

How long do the immune and cognitive benefits take to notice? 

Both Turkey Tail and Lion's Mane work cumulatively, so consistent consumption over 2-3 weeks typically yields the most noticeable benefits to energy, focus, and overall wellbeing.

Are these suitable for meal prep? 

Absolutely. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The flavours actually improve after the first day as everything melds together.

Can I freeze the cookie dough? 

Yes, portion the dough into balls and freeze on a tray. Once solid, transfer to a freezer bag and bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time.

Recipe created in collaboration with Nourishing Amy for DIRTEA

 

References

1. Guggenheim, A. G., Wright, K. M., & Zwickey, H. L. (2014). Immune modulation from five major mushrooms: application to integrative oncology. Integrative Medicine Research, 3(2), 56-67.
   
   

2. Standish, L. J., Wenner, C. A., Sweet, E. S., et al. (2008). Trametes versicolor mushroom immune therapy in breast cancer. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 6(3), 122-128.