Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies
Let’s face it, no matter how healthy our lifestyle might be we all crave a little treat once in a while. Last weekend Mr Healthy Tart wasn’t around and seemingly nobody else was, therefore I found myself slightly frustrated spending the Saturday evening by myself.
But it wouldn’t be me if my attempt at keeping myself entertained hadn’t involved some form of cooking or baking. As enjoyable as cooking might be, nothing helps to overcome a little frustration the way chocolate chip cookies do.
For a lot of us, they bring back childhood memories of stealing grandma’s warm chocolate chip cookies from the cooling rack. In my head, the smell of freshly baked cookies is inseparable with the warmth and comfort of my grandma.
Growing up, unfortunately, made me also realise the less welcome side effects of excessive cookie consumption. As we grow older most of us become a little wiser which is why I decided to come up with a healthier version of the classic chocolate chip cookies.
Although being a healthier version they should still be consumed in moderation. But after all, we live only once and we are talking coooookies….. come on, who could resist?
If you are struggling to find healthy snack recipes make sure to check out these super popular Chocolate Seed Bars and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie.
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Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups oat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 4 tablespoons xylitol
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao nibs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 3-5 tablespoons almond milk or any other plant-based milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F/190 °C.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
- Gently blend in the wet ingredients and stir vigorously until thoroughly combined.
- Form 15-20 smaller balls, flatten them between your palms and place them on a lined baking tray or cookie sheet.
- Bake for around 7 minutes, they should be slightly undercooked as they will remain cooking for another couple of minutes when left to cool on the baking sheet.
- To keep them crispy ensure to let them cool completely and store in an airtight metal or glass container.
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