Low Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delight in these low-calorie chocolate chip cookies, which are moist and customizable while keeping your diet in check.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce Replaces some fat for moisture
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice Adjust based on personal preference
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips of choice Use semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate
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 soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sweetener, unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
Combining Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no dry flour remains.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Measure out the cookie dough and form 16 balls, spacing them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a uniform cookie shape, use a cookie scoop. You can freeze extra dough for future baking.