Saturday, June 6, 2015

Kill the Craving Without the Guilt!

Hey guys! So I have been getting some crazy cravings for everything chocolate, therefore, I decided it was absolutely necessary to make chocolate chip cookies! However, instead of going with my initial instinct of buying the premade and prepackaged ones at Harris Teeter that are "oh so good" I decided to make the healthier choice and make my own. I have to admit, the flavor is very close to the unhealthy chocolate chip cookies we typically eat. I found the only difference I noticed was the texture, because these are made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal, they tend to taste a little more fiber-y. Then again, I guess we all could use more fiber in our diets right? Welp, here's the recipe for the cookies! Enjoy!! 
For all you fellow macro counters out there here's the stats on these puppies:

Macros:
Fat: 5g 
Carbs: 12g
Protein: 1g

Time to prepare: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes ( 2 sheets)
*Makes 30 cookies*

Ingredients:
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter; softened
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:
1) Preheat over to 350*F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray, unless you have the non-stick trays.
2) Grind oats in a blender or food processor ( I used my Nutribullet).
3) Transfer oats into medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda and salt. 
4) beat butter in large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy/smooth. Add in oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy.
5) With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until evenly mixed.
6) Stir in chocolate chips by hand
7) Place 1 inch dough balls at least 1inch apart onto the baking sheet.
8) Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time until they are golden around the edges and golden on top. (About 15 minutes). 
9) Let the cookies sit for 2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer them to a wire rack.

Side note: You can freeze the cookies to be used at a later time. Place the cookies in an airtight container in a single layer, or separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking.  When you're ready to serve them, just take them out and let them thaw!


No comments:

Post a Comment