Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These healthy chocolate chip cookies offer a delicious balance of wholesome ingredients and classic cookie flavor. Made with oat flour and natural sweeteners, they’re perfect for a guilt-free treat that’s both soft and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 4 tbsp white sugar (or additional coconut sugar)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips (or more if desired)
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp vegetable or melted coconut oil
• 3-5 tbsp milk (of choice, as needed)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 380°F (193°C). In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, baking soda, salt, coconut sugar, and white sugar. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
2. Step 2: Stir in the chocolate chips, nuts (if using), vanilla extract, and oil. Gradually add 3 to 5 tablespoons of milk as needed to form a soft dough.
3. Step 3: Shape the dough into one large ball, then break off small portions to form individual cookie balls.
4. Step 4: For softer cookies, refrigerate the dough balls until cold. Otherwise, proceed to bake immediately.
5. Step 5: Place cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes. The cookies should look slightly undercooked when removed.
6. Step 6: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them. This allows them to finish cooking and firm up.
7. Step 7: If the cookies don’t spread out enough, gently press them down with a spoon before or after baking.

Tips & Variations

• Freeze extra cookie dough balls to bake fresh cookies anytime.
• Swap vegetable oil for melted coconut oil for a subtle coconut flavor.
• Add extra nuts or replace chocolate chips with dried fruit for variety.
• Adjust milk quantity gradually—too much can make the dough too sticky.

Storage

Store cookies in a lidded plastic container for soft cookies or a lidded glass container for crispier texture. They stay fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature. To reheat, warm in the oven for a few minutes or microwave briefly until soft.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular flour instead of oat flour?

Yes, you can substitute with all-purpose flour, but the texture and flavor will differ slightly. Oat flour gives these cookies their characteristic chewiness and mild nutty taste.

How do I make the cookies crispier?

For crispier cookies, use less milk to create a firmer dough and bake until the edges are well browned. Store in a glass container to maintain their crisp texture.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a nutritious twist on a classic treat by using oat flour, coconut sugar, and optional nuts. Soft yet chewy, they are perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome dessert without sacrificing flavor. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, these cookies can be refrigerated, frozen, or stored to suit your preferred texture.

• Author: Windy
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 9 minutes
• Total Time: 19 minutes
• Yield: 12–15 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 4 tbsp white sugar (or additional coconut sugar)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips (or more if desired)
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Wet Ingredients

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 3–5 tbsp milk of choice (as needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 380°F (193°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the oat flour, baking soda, salt, coconut sugar, white sugar, chocolate chips, and optional chopped nuts until well combined.
3. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Add the vanilla extract, vegetable or melted coconut oil, and gradually add 3 to 5 tablespoons of milk as needed to form a cohesive dough. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated, then shape the dough into one large ball.
4. Shape the Cookies: Break off pieces of the large dough ball to form smaller individual cookie balls.
5. Optional Refrigeration for Softness: For softer cookies, refrigerate the cookie dough balls until cold before baking. This helps control their spread and texture.
6. Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie balls on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes. The cookies should be slightly undercooked when removed for best texture.
7. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the tray for at least 10 minutes after baking. This resting period allows the cookies to finish cooking and firm up without becoming hard.
8. Adjust Shape if Needed: If the cookies did not spread enough, gently press them down with a spoon to achieve the desired shape and thickness.
9. Storage Tips: Store softened cookies in a lidded plastic container to maintain softness, or use a lidded glass container for crisper results. Extra cookie dough balls can be frozen and baked later as desired.

Notes

• Refrigerating the dough before baking helps create softer cookies.
• Freezing cookie dough balls allows for fresh cookies anytime.
• Adjust milk quantity to achieve perfect dough consistency.
• For a nut-free version, omit the chopped nuts.
• Use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index alternative to white sugar.
• Store cookies according to desired texture: plastic container for softness, glass container for crispiness.
• Oat flour can usually be substituted with almond flour or whole wheat flour for different textures and flavors.

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