Description

These Healthy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies combine moistness and protein-packed Greek yogurt with wholesome oat flour and natural sweeteners. They bake up soft with melty chocolate centers, delivering a guilt-free treat that balances nutrition and indulgence perfectly.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt (e.g., Fage or Chobani)
¼ cup peanut butter (natural, well-stirred) or butter
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 cup oat flour (homemade by grinding rolled oats or pre-made)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

½ cup chocolate chips (regular or mini chocolate chips)

Instructions

Prep Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cookies.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, vigorously whisk Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and lump-free, about 2 minutes. This ensures a uniform batter for tender cookies.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle oat flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender and not tough.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in chocolate chips with a spatula, saving some to press on top of each cookie later for an attractive bakery-style finish.
Bake to Perfection: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough portions 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden but the centers remain slightly soft to maintain melty centers. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best moisture and richness; low-fat versions lead to dry cookies.
Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from oven to keep centers gooey.
If dough feels too soft to handle, chill for 30 minutes before baking.
Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a professional, appealing look.
Substitute peanut butter with butter or sunflower seed butter if allergic to peanuts.
Make oat flour by processing rolled oats in a food processor for about 30 seconds if buying pre-made oat flour is unavailable.
For extra flavor variations, add cinnamon, nuts, cocoa powder, or dried fruit as desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Greek-American

Keywords: healthy cookies, Greek yogurt cookies, chocolate chip cookies, oat flour cookies, low fat dessert, protein cookies, natural sweeteners