Best recipe 🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nutritious Twist

🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nutritious Twist

There’s nothing quite like the classic combination of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and a cold glass of milk. But what if you could enjoy this comfort treat with an added boost of nutrition? These Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nutritious Twist are made with whole wheat flour, oats, and seeds, giving you the perfect balance of taste and health.

Soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips, these cookies are also enriched with fiber, protein, and healthy fats from nuts and seeds. A perfect evening snack for kids and adults alike!

📝 Ingredients:

1 cup (225g) butter, softened (or half butter + half coconut oil)

1 cup (200g) brown sugar

½ cup (100g) white sugar (reduce if you like less sweet)

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 ¼ cups (280g) whole wheat flour (or mix half all-purpose + half oat flour)

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 cups (340g) chocolate chips

Nutritious Add-ons (Optional but Recommended):

2 tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds

¼ cup walnuts/almonds, chopped

2 tbsp oats

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until smooth.

3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.

4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.

5. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and seeds.

6. Scoop cookie dough balls onto tray, leaving space between them.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown at edges but soft in the center.

8. Let them cool slightly, then enjoy with a glass of milk! 🥛🍪

🍫 Nutritional Highlights (per cookie, approx. with add-ons):

Calories: 180–200

Protein: 3–4g

Fiber: 2–3g

Healthy Fats: from nuts & seeds

Iron & Magnesium: from chocolate & nuts