Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These healthy chocolate chip cookies are a guilt-free treat made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a satisfying snack or dessert without the extra calories and sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped nuts e.g., walnuts
- ½ cup oats
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone mat.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like chopped nuts or oats.
- Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are firm.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.