Description
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy treats made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, natural sweeteners, and dark chocolate chips. Perfect for snacking, breakfast, or dessert without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey, maple syrup, or mashed ripe banana
- 1 large egg or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or banana), egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use mashed banana for a naturally sweetened, fruit-forward version.Make it vegan with a flax egg and dairy-free chocolate chips.Substitute almond flour for gluten-free cookies.Add flaxseed or chia seeds for a nutritional boost.Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
