Light Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These delicious dairy-free and subtly healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are perfect for the whole family! Made with Earth Balance margarine and Enjoy Life chocolate chips, they're subtly sweet and satisfying. We've even swapped out half a cup of whole wheat flour for garbanzo bean flour for a nutritional boost. A perfect after-school snack or weekend treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 157.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Light Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Light Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

  • 1 cup Earth Balance margarine
  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • Dark Chocolate Chips

How to Make Light Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Microwave Earth Balance margarine for 30 seconds to soften.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened margarine, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Add cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, garbanzo bean flour, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in rolled oats and Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto greased baking sheets, leaving about an inch between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown. If baking two sheets simultaneously, switch their positions halfway through baking.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

8g

Carbs

8g