These are naturally sweetened, whole-grain, and totally weeknight-friendly.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients (about 12 cookies)
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1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
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¾ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour)
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional but cozy)
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¼ tsp salt
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⅓ cup coconut oil, melted (or olive oil for extra “healthy” vibes)
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⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
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1 egg (or flax egg)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao)
How to Make Them
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Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet.
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Mix dry stuff: oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt.
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Mix wet stuff: oil, maple syrup, egg, vanilla.
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Combine wet + dry. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp each). Flatten slightly.
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Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
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Cool 5 minutes (they firm up, promise).
Why These Are Actually “Healthy”
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Whole grains = fiber
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Less sugar, naturally sweetened
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Healthy fats instead of butter overload
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Dark chocolate = antioxidants (yes, really)
Easy Swaps & Upgrades
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Vegan: flax egg + maple syrup
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Gluten-free: oat flour or almond flour
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Extra protein: add 1–2 tbsp nut butter
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Lower sugar: reduce syrup to ¼ cup
If you want them:
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Chewier
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Crispy-edge bakery style
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Kid-approved but still sneaky healthy
Tell me your vibe and I’ll tune the recipe 🍪