Cassava Choco Cookies

Craving a delicious treat that’s actually good for you?

Look no further than Cassava Choco Cookies—a revolutionary healthy snack developed at Visayas State University in Baybay City, Eastern Visayas, Philippines, by the experts at the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops).

These aren’t your ordinary cookies. Made from dried cassava grates and blended with wholesome ingredients like chocolate and oats, Cassava Choco Cookies deliver a rich, satisfying flavor with real nutritional benefits. They’re naturally low in glycemic index, completely gluten-free, and loaded with dietary fiber and essential minerals—making them the perfect option for health-conscious snackers.

Topped with just the right touch of chocolate, these cookies offer the ideal balance of taste and health. Cassava itself is a powerful ingredient: it’s low in calories, gluten-free, and highly suitable for baking and cooking. Its use in snacks like these supports both dietary wellness and local agriculture.
Beyond its nutritional value, cassava is a resilient, drought-tolerant crop that serves as both a staple food and a source of income for farmers. This makes Cassava Choco Cookies not only a healthy choice but also a sustainable and socially responsible product.

A true innovation in healthy baking

With the rising demand for nutritious snacks in today’s market, Cassava Choco Cookies are well-positioned to stand out and succeed.

Featues and Benefits

  • Gluten free
  • Great source of energy (100 grams of raw cassava contains 38 grams of carbohydrates and about 160 kcal).
  • Contains calcium for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
  • Prevents constipation.
  • Supports low blood sugar levels

 

 

  • Contact Person: Dr. Feliciano G. Sinon - Director for Innovation
  • Email: innovation@vsu.edu.ph