If you’re on a quest for Lower in Everything Chocolate Chip Cookies that don’t skimp on flavor, you’re in for a treat. The delightful cookies balance wholesome ingredients with just the right amount of sweetness, making them perfect for any occasion. Get ready to enjoy your healthier cookie fix with the simple recipe.
If you’re looking to tweak the ingredients, consider using almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to cater to gluten sensitivities. The choice of sweeteners like Splenda can help cut down on calories, but be aware of the flavor differences. Allergies to nuts should be considered when using almond flour, and sourcing quality whole wheat flour can significantly impact texture and taste, so aim for a freshly milled option if possible.
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Lower in Everything Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (substituted with half almond flour and half 5 grain whole rolled cereal)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (substituted with Splenda)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (substituted with Splenda’s brown sugar blend)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips (substituted with sugar-free chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat two baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Grind the rolled oats in a blender or food processor until fine. Alternatively, stick with the almond flour and cereal substitutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground oats (or your substitutes), whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt; stir well to mix.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until fluffy and light.
- Add the canola oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla to the butter, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
- Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the tops are golden brown.
- After baking, cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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