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This image shows an oven being preheated to the perfect temperature for baking low-calorie chocolate chip cookies, ensuring even cooking.

Low Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence with all the flavors you love. Soft, chewy, and sweet, these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for satisfying your cravings without compromising on health.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Large baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips of choice
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    This image shows a bowl of flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt being whisked together to form the dry ingredient mixture for low-calorie chocolate chip cookies.
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
    This image shows the dry and wet ingredient mixtures being poured and combined in a bowl to form the cookie dough for low-calorie chocolate chip cookies.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the sweetener, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    This image shows rich chocolate chips being gently folded into the cookie dough mixture, ensuring every bite has gooey chocolate goodness.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in chocolate chips.
    This image shows perfectly portioned cookie dough balls being shaped by hand and placed on a baking sheet, ready for the oven.
  • If the dough is crumbly, add a few tablespoons of liquid to adjust the consistency.
  • Form 16 cookie dough balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
    This image shows a tray of cookie dough balls baking in the oven, transforming into golden, low-calorie chocolate chip cookies.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
    This image shows a tray of cookie dough balls baking in the oven, transforming into golden, low-calorie chocolate chip cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    This image shows freshly baked low-calorie chocolate chip cookies resting on a wire rack to cool, with chocolate chips glistening as they melt slightly.

Notes

  • Substitute swerve brown sugar with any granulated sweetener if needed.
  • For a more buttery texture, reduce applesauce to 6 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.