Do you crave chocolate chunk cookies but are concerned about your health? If so, you're in luck! It is possible to enjoy this delectable treat without sacrificing your health goals. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you find the best recipe for chocolate chunk cookies that are both low in fat and calories. We'll explore healthier alternatives to traditional ingredients, such as using whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners, and reduced-fat dairy products. We'll also provide tips on how to adjust traditional recipes to make them healthier and still achieve that classic chocolate chunk cookie taste and texture. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let's embark on this journey to find the perfect low-fat, low-calorie chocolate chunk cookie recipe that satisfies your cravings without compromising your health.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
Tender, puffy, and fudgy with perfectly crisp edges -- these chocolate chunk cookies taste better than Toll House and are more reliable.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield About 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and both sugars for 3 minutes, or until light, fluffy, and cafe au lait-colored (use high speed on a hand mixer and medium speed on a stand mixer). Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat for 2 minutes more. Scrape down the bowl. Add the salt and baking soda and beat briefly until evenly combined. Add the flour and both chocolates, and mix on low speed until the flour is completely blended and the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or scrape the dough into an airtight container and let rest in the refrigerator until firm, a few hours. (Alternatively, if you don't want to wait, form the dough into balls on the baking sheet as instructed below and chill in the fridge until firm, about 30 minutes.)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in the middle position. Line a 13 x 18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop the dough in firmly packed 1.5-tablespoon balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. (I use a #40/1.5-T cookie scoop with a wire trigger.) Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until golden around the edges but still soft and pale in the center. Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining cookie dough. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Note: Some readers have had issues with the cookies being flat. This can happen as a result of using a "softer" flour. I highly recommend King Arthur All Purpose Flour for this recipe -- it's high in protein and gluten, and helps cookies hold their shape.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Roll the dough into balls, let set on a baking sheet in the freezer, then place in a sealable bag and press out as much air as possible. Bake as needed directly from the freezer. (Allow 1 to 2 minutes longer in the oven.) The baked cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Let the cookies cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove the cookies from the container and let them come to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 143, Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 19g, Protein 2g, SaturatedFat 4g, Sugar 12g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 76mg, Cholesterol 24mg
LOW FAT BREAKFAST COOKIES
Yummy breakfast cookies!
Provided by Amanda Leilani
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Combine oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add banana, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla extract; mix well. Gently fold chocolate chips and cranberries into the batter. Drop batter, about 1 tablespoon at a time, onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE COOKIES
These soft cake-like cookies have a mild cocoa flavor and cute chocolate chip topping. Better still, they're ready fast and have just 2 grams of fat! -Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, oil and egg whites. Beat in sugars and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to applesauce mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until slightly firm., Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES (LOW FAT/LOW CALORIE)
Make and share this Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Low Fat/Low Calorie) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by smelly0610
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine sugars, butter, eggs whites, and vanilla til creamy.
- Combine the flours, soda, and salt and add to butter mixture.
- Stir just until moistened
- Stir in chocolate
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart on baking sheets that have been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove cookies to racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 85, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4, Protein 1.3
CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES (LOW FAT/LOW CALORIE)
This is a chewy, cakey-type cookie, rather than a thin crisp one. I definitely don't like this made with mini chocolate chips. The original recipe said to bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, but I burned the first batch terribly, so I bake them at 350 for 10-12 minutes. The batter is VERY thick, but you shouldn't need to add extra milk or melt the butter -- I never have and they always turn out well.
Provided by wife2abadge
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine sugars, butter, eggs whites, and vanilla til creamy.
- Combine the flours, oats, soda, and salt and add to butter mixture.
- Stir just until moistened -- do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate pieces.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart on baking sheets that have been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove cookies to racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.6, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 65.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- For a crispier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even toffee bits.
- To make the cookies even lower in fat, use applesauce or mashed banana instead of butter.
- Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixed dough will make the cookies tough.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaked cookies will be dry.
Conclusion:
These chocolate chunk cookies are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast on the go. With their low-fat and low-calorie content, these cookies are a great option for those who are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies. So next time you are craving something sweet, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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