Description
These Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously guilt-free treat made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour and natural sweeteners. They combine the rich flavor of dark chocolate chips with a tender, chewy texture, perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings without the extra calories.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened applesauce, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk until the dough is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold the mini dark chocolate chips into the dough evenly, making sure they are distributed throughout.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each slightly for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden for a perfect texture.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your healthy treat!
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based butter or coconut oil and a non-dairy milk.
- Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats finely in a food processor if you don’t have it on hand.
- Adjust sweetness by using your preferred sweetener; coconut sugar adds a subtle caramel flavor.
- Be careful not to overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
