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A close-up shot of freshly baked cookies cooling on a wire rack over the white marble cooktop. The golden-brown cookies are studded with melted chocolate chips, with a crisp outer layer and soft center, ready to be enjoyed.

Low Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These low-calorie chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened. Made with whole wheat flour, applesauce, and coconut oil, they’re a guilt-free treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 96
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips of choice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    A close-up shot of a large glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, filled with white whole wheat flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. A whisk is partially submerged in the dry ingredients, ready to blend them together for an even texture.
  3. In another bowl, mix sweetener, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    A close-up shot of a separate glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, containing granulated sweetener, unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. A wooden spoon rests inside, showing the smooth, glossy mixture that will add moisture and sweetness to the cookies.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
    A close-up shot of the wet mixture being gradually incorporated into the dry ingredients in the glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop. A silicone spatula gently folds the batter together, forming a thick and slightly sticky dough.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
    A close-up shot of chocolate chips being gently folded into the cookie dough inside the glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop. The spatula swirls through the dough, ensuring the chocolate chips are evenly distributed in every bite.
  6. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
    A close-up shot of a parchment-lined baking sheet on the white marble cooktop, with evenly spaced scoops of cookie dough placed about 2 inches apart. A cookie scoop rests nearby, with a fresh scoop of dough inside, ready to be placed onto the tray.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
    A close-up shot of the cookies baking inside the oven, their edges turning golden brown. The warm glow of the oven light highlights the slightly puffed and crispy texture of the cookies as they bake to perfection.
  8. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
    A close-up shot of freshly baked cookies cooling on a wire rack over the white marble cooktop. The golden-brown cookies are studded with melted chocolate chips, with a crisp outer layer and soft center, ready to be enjoyed.