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Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Delight in these Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies made with wholesome oat flour and sweetened naturally with coconut sugar and applesauce. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition, featuring mini dark chocolate chips for that classic chocolatey touch, all while keeping calories in check. Ideal for a guilt-free treat that’s easy to make and utterly delicious.

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened applesauce, coconut oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and almond milk into the dry mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie batter.
  5. Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and place them on the lined baking sheet. Lightly flatten each cookie to help them bake evenly.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, indicating they are done.
  7. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious low-calorie chocolate chip cookies!

Notes

  • Oat flour can be substituted with finely ground oats if oat flour is unavailable.
  • Use coconut sugar or any preferred granulated sweetener to adjust sweetness levels.
  • Applesauce helps reduce added fats and sugars while keeping cookies moist.
  • Mini dark chocolate chips work best for even distribution and bite-sized chocolate bursts; regular-sized chips can be chopped as an alternative.
  • If you don’t have almond milk, any milk of choice including dairy milk will work well.
  • Ensure cookies are slightly flattened before baking to promote even cooking and desired texture.
  • Cookies will keep well stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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