How to Make Healthier Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthier alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try making a batch of chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. These cookies are a delicious treat that satisfy your craving for something sweet while also providing the benefits of whole grain oats. Plus, using dark chocolate chips adds a rich, indulgent flavor without the guilt. Whether you're making these cookies for yourself or for a crowd, they're sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup carrots, shredded
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 42
  • Yield: 3 1/2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, yogurt, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in vanilla extract. Mix in flour and baking soda until just incorporated. Fold in quick oats, walnuts, chocolate chips, carrots, and cranberries. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg