These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are a more nutritious version of chocolate chip cookies that still taste great!
Nutritious, Delicious Cookies They’ll Love
Don’t be fooled! Baked with yogurt, egg whites, whole wheat flower and less butter may mean these Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are better for you, but they’re still incredibly delicious! They make a great choice for lunchbox treats or an any-time sweet.
When the boys were little, I wanted to come up with a chewy whole wheat chocolate chip cookie recipe that is somewhat healthy so I can bake them for the kids and their friends and not feel like I’m giving them pure fat and sugar. Well, I did and we have loved them ever since!
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If you’ve got a sweet tooth and a bag of chocolate chips, look no further than My Favorite Chocolate Chip Recipes! I’ve got everything from muffins to banana bread to ice cream and of course the perfect chocolate chip cookie.
Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details. To learn more about specific baking ingredients and how they function in baking recipes, reference my Complete Guide to Baking Ingredients)
Ingredients:
- Butter, softened
- Nonfat plain yogurt
- Egg whites
- Vanilla
- Light brown sugar
- Whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt
- Mini chocolate chips
Supplies:
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
How to Make Healthier Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, yogurt, egg whites, vanilla and brown sugar until well combined. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and beat until just combined.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop two teaspoon-size portions of dough onto lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies just start to set and turn light brown on top. Let cookies cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Notes: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Healthier Snack Options They’ll Love
- Healthier Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins: Made with whole wheat flour, greek yogurt, no butter or oil, and sweetened with maple syrup. You’re in for a real treat with these muffins!
- Baked Tortilla Chips: Easy to make, these chips are healthier and great for dipping or making nachos.
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Muffins: Whole wheat flour, oats and Greek yogurt in a healthier, hearty muffin that everyone will love!
I hope you bake these soon and your crew loves them as much as mine do! If you make these Healthier Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies be sure to snap a picture and share it with @thebakermama on Instagram so we can see. 😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Healthier Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 36
- Category: Dessert
Description
These Skinny Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are a healthier version of chocolate chip cookies that still taste great!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, yogurt, egg whites, vanilla and brown sugar until well combined. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and beat until just combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop two teaspoon-size portions of dough onto lined cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies just start to set and turn light brown on top. Let cookies cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Notes: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Hi can I use maple syrup instead of the sugar & how much? Thanks
Hi, Zia! Oh, gosh, I’ve never made them with maple syrup, but this guide should be helpful in figuring out the substitution: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2017/08/18/baking-with-liquid-sweeteners Hope this helps! ❤️