Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe. Quick and easy dessert idea made with whole wheat flour. Perfect snack for school or work.
Okay, confession time. No matter how many times I tell you that I am recreating Starbucks drinks, Starbucks Breads or Starbucks Fudge Bars so that I don't need to spend all my money there, I always end up going there on weekends. At LEAST twice.
Yes, this means that I often make two trips to Starbucks per day on the weekend. But now that I live alone, I want to be somewhere with PEOPLE for once. I am still working on the blog or marking papers or lesson plans.. or the other million things that I need to do. But at least it isn't as quiet and lonely as my house right now.
This post is starting on a low note. Cookies to make me feel better?
I am actually in a Starbucks right now writing this post. With a nice big coffee by my side and a couple of these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies. I am taking bring your own treats to the next level.
This might be the one problem with my Starbucks addiction. Apart from the fact that half of my money goes to them in the form of fancy caffeine drinks. I can't have a coffee drink without a treat of some sort. It needs to be sweet, preferably with chocolate, and it needs to be handheld so I can double fist my coffee and chocolate treat.
Something like a cookie, brownie or cupcake: perfect. Something like a cake... not so much.
When I get to make the said treat healthy is a major plus for me. Especially since this is a weekly ritual. Plus, I don't want to resort to having to buy an overpriced cookie from Starbucks. I will do it if I get too busy to prepare something beforehand, but I don't want to.
So these might be on the menu in my kitchen for the next few weeks. It is also a great way for me to use up my whole wheat flour. Something that I don't use NEARLY as much as I used to do.
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies Ingredients
All you need to make these cookies is:
- oats
- whole wheat flour
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon
- egg
- coconut oil
- vanilla extract
- pure maple syrup
- chocolate chunks
- chocolate chips
If I am going to be completely honest with you, these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies aren't nearly as good as my go-to Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Those regular cookies have a special place in my heart for when I want a LOT of chocolate and sweet, decadent cookies. Don't get me wrong, these cookies are dang good. No one in my office could tell that they were meant to be healthy.
So these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies will be my everyday sweet treat to keep my sugar cravings at bay. And to save money on my weekend Starbucks outings. But when I want a treat, you know I will be making my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut oil, vanilla and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
I love baking cookies but many times - too unhealthy. These are the perfect oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies! Delicious and way better than any recipe.
Truuuuue. Thanks Eileen 🙂
I love Starbucks! Working in a coffee shop is the perfect scenery! These look fantastic, I cannot wait to give them a try!
I totally agree. Thanks Amy 🙂
You had me at cookies... and then again at chocolate and healthy! Can't wait to try this delicious looking recipe.
Hahah, I am glad! I hope you give it a go 🙂
I'm not going to lie. I love a good oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and you had me at healthy! Love that you used whole wheat flour in these cookies.....and chocolate chunks and chips, of course! 😉
Chocolate is non negotiable 😉
It's perfectly fine to have feel-good cookies when you live alone. I do too. And these look amazing! Love that 'bring your own treats to the next level', it made me laugh out loud. Lovely recipe!
Thank you so much Paula 🙂
I love oatmeal chunk cookies! and these look so great, just waiting to de dunked into some milk. Will try these 🙂
Yes! They go perfect with milk. Thanks 🙂
We were looking for a healthier treat and found these cookies. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and coconut oil instead of butter. They turned out really good!!
I am so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I am so excited that after reviewing the ingredients for these oatmeal chunk cookies, I do have ALL the ingredients to make them right now. YUM!
It is always nice when that happens 🙂
I want to eat this RIGHT NOW!!! I think anything with oats and chocolate is the perfect combo! LOVE!
You must try it! It is seriously one of my favourite cookies to make 🙂
These are the perfect snacks for those times I'm looking for something healthy but also want a touch of sweetness. And I love how easy they are. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, they are so easy! Hope you give them a go 🙂
Looking for something that would be alright for me to eat as a treat and these just might do it!!
Yes! And they are healthy too!
I too have sat in Starbucks and eaten my own snacks, hey I spend a fortune in there on coffee so they can put up with me eating a homemade cookie! These look perfect for enjoying with my next Starbucks.
Right?? I should stop feeling so much shame :p
Is it still healthy if you eat the entire batch? Because these look that good.
Hahha, I am sure you could twist it that way. They are "eat the entire batch" worthy though 🙂
Pinned this look delicious
Thanks for the pin Lillian 🙂
Look nice and it would be great for a change,thanks for the recipe!
It's so good. I hope you try it!