Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these guilt-free, low-calorie chocolate chip cookies that are made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and coconut sugar, perfect for a healthier dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine applesauce, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Flatten the tops gently. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- You can substitute maple syrup for coconut sugar, but reduce the applesauce slightly for added moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
