Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Description
The recipe mixes quick oats and almond flour to provide a tender, chewy texture enhanced by baking powder and salt for proper rise and balance. Honey and melted coconut oil add moisture and sweetness without refined sugars. An egg and vanilla extract bind the dough and contribute flavor.
The dough is portioned by tablespoon onto parchment-lined trays and baked at a moderate temperature until lightly golden. The dark chocolate chips add bursts of bittersweet flavor, complementing the natural sweetness from honey. The baking time is short to keep cookies soft-centered.
This cookie recipe yields about 24 cookies suitable for snacks or light dessert. Their composition makes them a thoughtful option for those preferring ingredients like almond flour and honey. Cooling cookies on racks prevents sogginess and helps them set properly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats quick cooking
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 egg large
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips such as Lily's, sugar free
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder and salt and mix.
- Add the honey, egg, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and egg and mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the dark chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by level tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 24.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cookies | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 15.5mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.