Enjoy chocolate oatmeal cookies that are packed with flavor and fiber that satisfies your sweet tooth cravings! This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe is easy to make and is a healthier alternative to regular chocolate chip cookies because it is high in fiber which will keep your stomach feeling full and satisfied.
I used regular unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe. You can elevate this recipe by using premium Dutch cocoa powder for a deeper rich chocolate color. Dutch cocoa powder is cocoa powder that has gone through a process to neutralize its acidity which gives it the dark chocolate color. There is not much difference in terms of flavor wise when you use Dutch cocoa powder, but visually you will see a significant difference in the chocolate color.
Some people think of bland cookies with they think about oatmeal cookies, but this chocolate oatmeal cookie will change their mind! It is 100% better than the oatmeal cookies you buy from the grocery store. This oatmeal cookie is packed with chocolate flavor and is soft and chewy. It is my ultimate chocolate oatmeal chocolate chip cookie! This recipe uses brown sugar and butter which are great ingredients to help give the oatmeal cookies that nice soft cookie and chewy texture. Oatmeal can make cookies feel dry, but this recipe will not have dry cookies!
Oatmeal is one of the healthiest grains because they’re gluten-free, high in vitamins and minerals, is packed with fiber, and has antioxidants. Oatmeal fiber is high in soluble fiber which is what helps your stomach to feel full and aides with weight loss. According to Healthline, studies have shown that people who include oatmeal into their daily diet can lower their blood sugar level and reduce their risk for heart disease. This is because oatmeal contains avenanthramides which is a group of antioxidants that increase the production of nitric oxide and helps dilate blood vessels.
Knowing the great benefits of oatmeal, it is a no-brainer to try out this chocolate oatmeal chocolate chip recipe! You can eat a cookie without feeling the guilt!
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups of rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup of packed brown sugar
½ cup of white granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup of melted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup of chocolate chips
Step 1
Prep the oven by preheating it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, salt, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract together. Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to mix the cookie batter together well.
Step 3
Fold in the chocolate chips. Use your hands and make about 2″ round diameter cookie dough balls. Place them on a baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coated with oil. Lightly flatten the top of the cookie.
Step 4
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the oven by preheating it to 350° Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, salt, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract together. Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to mix the cookie batter together well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Use your hands and make about 2" round diameter cookie dough balls. Place them on a baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coated with oil. Lightly flatten the top of the cookie.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
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