Chocolate Chip Cookies With a Healthy Twist
Did you know that August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? If you know me then you know that cookies are one of my favourite treats. I don’t discriminate and pretty much love them all. Over the past year and a bit, I think we can all agree we did a lot of baking at home during “lockdown life”. I had the chance to experiment with so many fun chocolate chip cookies recipes, but I have to say that there was one that really stood out. I wanted to make sure I shared this recipe with you because it’s so unique and just THAT good!
Strawberry Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are delicious, but they are also packed with protein. I hope you love them as much as I do!
1 cup of instant oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
1/4 cup of chocolate chips
1 scoop of Vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Set a large tray lined with parchment paper or use a cookie sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients with half the chocolate chips. Mix well. The consistency should be a little sticky and moist. Set aside the remaining chocolate chips.
Form small balls of dough and place each one on the lined tray/cookie sheet. Press each ball into a cookie shape. Top each with a few chocolate chips. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden on the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before transferring.
