Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies

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EatingWell reader Beverley Sharpe of Santa Barbara, California, contributed this healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe. She gave chocolate chip cookies a healthy update by cutting back on sugar and incorporating whole grains. To increase protein, Sharpe replaces the rolled oats with 1 cup almond meal.

Bevs Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
2 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¼ cup canola oil

  • cup granulated sugar

  • cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

  2. Grind oats in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

  3. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until firm around the edges and golden on top, about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Storage smarts: To extend the life of your baked goods, store them in an airtight container in a single layer or between layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2012

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

89 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Serving Size 1 cookie
Calories 89
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 48IU 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 3mcg 1%
Vitamin K 2mcg 2%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Potassium 41mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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