Cookie Craving Solutions For Your Enjoyment!

Craving cookies but want to keep it healthy? You're in the right place! Whether you're looking for a regular low-sugar treat, a gluten-free option, a vegan and dairy-free delight, or a high-protein snack, we've got you covered. These chocolate chip cookie recipes are easy to make, low in sugar, and packed with flavor. Plus, they use wholesome ingredients to keep things clean and nutritious.

Let's dive in and satisfy your sweet tooth and cookie-monster-vibes without compromising on your health goals!

1. Regular Low Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and erythritol until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat flour and baking soda.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Macros per Cookie (Makes 12 cookies):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g

2. Low Sugar Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and erythritol until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour and baking soda.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Macros per Cookie (Makes 12 cookies):
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g

3. Vegan and Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened 
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the coconut oil and maple syrup until smooth.
4. Add the flax egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat flour and baking soda.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Macros per Cookie (Makes 12 cookies):
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g

4. High-Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and erythritol until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, and baking soda.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Macros per Cookie (Makes 12 cookies):
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g

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Put natural peanut butter on top for even more satiety.