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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are a guilt-free indulgence made with wholesome ingredients. With a delightful crunch from oats and rich dark chocolate, they’re perfect for snacks or lunchboxes.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (scant)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

  • Gather dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
  • In another bowl, melt butter, then whisk in vanilla extract, egg, and honey.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
  • Reserve half of the chocolate chips; fold remaining chips into the dough.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Shape dough into 12 to 15 cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and bake for 12-13 minutes.
  • Press reserved chocolate chips on top after baking and cool cookies.

Notes

For softer cookies, avoid overbaking.
You can adjust the amount of chocolate chips to your taste.
For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and flour.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg