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THE HEART HEALTHIEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This recipe is from The Vegetarian Times magazine, I love them, this is the recipe that I found for my cookie monster husband who has cholesterol problems, and these cookies are excellent for him, no butter, no eggs and the omegas from the nuts, and of course they are delicious . Don't forget to wait until dough is cool to add the chocolate chips or they will melt.

Provided by nobmx

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups walnuts
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups oat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups semisweet vegan chocolate chips (I use only 3/4 cup chocolate chips, to cut calories)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
  • 2. Blend walnuts in food processor 30 seconds, or until ground into a fine meal. Add canola oil, and blend 2 to 3 minutes more, or until mixture has the consistency of natural peanut butter, scraping down sides of food processor occasionally. Transfer to bowl.
  • 3. Whisk together brown sugar and ½ cup water in small saucepan, and bring mixture to a boil. Pour brown sugar mixture over ground walnut butter, add vanilla extract, and stir until no lumps remain.
  • 4. Whisk together oat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in separate bowl. Stir oat flour mixture into walnut mixture. Cool 10 minutes. Fold in oats, then chocolate chips.
  • 5. Shape cookie dough into 2-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten cookies with bottom of drinking glass dipped in water. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies begin to brown and tops look dry. Cool 3 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Whole-wheat pastry flour and dried fruit make these irresistible chocolate chip cookies less indulgent, but you don't have to tell your kids that.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Yield 26 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
4 ounces dried cranberries or dried cherries

Steps:

  • Evenly position two racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (If you have only one baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches.)
  • Whisk the sugars, eggs, oil and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk the flours, salt and baking soda in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon; take care not to over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips and dried fruit.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared pans. Wet hands slightly and roll the dough into balls. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart on the pans. Bake until golden but still soft in the center, 12 to 14 minutes, depending on how chewy or crunchy you like your cookies. Transfer the hot cookies with a spatula to a rack to cool. Serve.
  • Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.

HEALTHIER BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I love these cookies but I really wanted to try to make them a little lighter. I actually used sweet potato puree for some of the butter and juice squeezed from an orange for some of the sugar and they still taste great. It sounds a little odd but try it!!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup sweet potato puree
½ cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup orange juice
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, sweet potato, white sugar, brown sugar, and orange juice with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs whites one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla extract. Dissolve baking soda in hot water in a small bowl. Add to sweet potato batter. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are nicely browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 95.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

HEALTHIER AWARD WINNING SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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By replacing half the butter with applesauce and half the chocolate chips with raisins, I only slightly altered the original. They are still soft and tasty with half the fat.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Time 1h30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together flour and baking soda.
  • Beat butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in instant pudding until well blended. Stir in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla extract. Blend flour mixture into butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips, raisins, and walnuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

Tips:

  • Use dark chocolate chips. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect your heart. Look for dark chocolate chips that contain at least 70% cacao.
  • Use whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is a good source of fiber, which can help to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
  • Reduce the amount of sugar. Sugar is a major source of empty calories, and it can contribute to weight gain. Reduce the amount of sugar in your chocolate chip cookies by half, or even more.
  • Add healthy ingredients. You can boost the nutritional value of your chocolate chip cookies by adding healthy ingredients like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. These ingredients are all good sources of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
  • Bake your cookies at a lower temperature. Baking your cookies at a lower temperature will help them to stay soft and chewy. It will also help to prevent them from burning.

Conclusion:

By following these tips, you can make delicious chocolate chip cookies that are also good for your heart. So next time you're craving a sweet treat, reach for a heart-healthy chocolate chip cookie instead of a regular one. Your heart will thank you for it.

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