Low Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips, made healthier with whole wheat flour and applesauce.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour Boosts fiber content
- 2 tsp cornstarch Helps with texture
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce Healthier fat substitute
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice Choose your preferred sweetener
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips of choice Dark or semi-sweet for richer flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white whole wheat flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together your chosen sweetener, unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough and form it into approximately 16 balls. Place these on your prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
Consider chilling your dough for 30 minutes for chewier cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.