Next week is National Chocolate Chip Cookie week, and our office is all about celebrating random days, especially when it involves chocolate chip cookies. And while we always enjoy treating ourselves to a good cookie every now and then – expecting to ruin a healthy day of eating. Hey, everything in moderation, right?

Well, we were amazed when Sarah shared a recipe for reduced fat, whole grain chocolate chip cookies. The recipe contains no butter, white sugar, or enriched flour, while still satisfying with its chocolaty goodness. The trick to substitute the above ingredients for a banana, whole grain wheat, and quick oats. All delicious ingredients, but I would have never thought of adding them to a chocolate chip cookie.

Now we don’t have to ruin a healthy diet, or feel guilty about doing so! Thanks for sharing Sarah!

Reduced Fat Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes about 24 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 over ripe banana
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 oz dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350
2. Mash the banana in a large bowl.
3. Add egg and vanilla to the banana and mix.
4. Beat in the brown sugar.
5. Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, powder, and cinnamon.
6. Add in chocolate chips.
7. Drop dough on to silpat lined cookie sheet, slightly flatten.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Recipe by Sarah B., PacificSource