Description
Healthy Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a hearty, nutritious twist on the traditional cookie, blending oats, dark chocolate, and pecans for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut if using.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats and flour blend to make it gluten-free.
- Replace pecans with walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds if needed.
- Make it vegan by using flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Add dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity variation.
- Chill the dough before baking if your cookies spread too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg