Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (2024)

These Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are so easy to make and taste amazing. If you are looking for a simple and delicious recipe, that won't ruin your diet, these cookies were made for you.

Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (1)

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I don’t know if these cookies are calorie free, exactly, but they are a healthier alternative. You can find more recipes like this on our blog, or you can also find them on our social media platforms as well.

My husband and I have been trying to watch what we eat and make healthier choices, but I can’t live without treats. I have a serious addiction to sugar.

These cookies were so tasty and only have 2 tablespoons of butter in the whole batch. They are lower in calories than the cookies we usually eat, but you never would have guessed by how delicious they were.

We’ve got a new favorite cookie in our house, and it’s a little less guilty tasting.

What are the weight watcher information on these?

Servings: 15 Serving Size: 2 cookies Old Points: 4 pts Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 190 Fat: 6.3 g Protein: 2.6 g Carb: 34.2 g Fiber: 2.0 g Sugar: 19.3 g

They aren’t too terrible of a cookie, and sometimes you just have to treat yourself to stay sane. You will love these simple and delicious cookies.

What could I use instead of chocolate chips?

I love these cookies as they are, however, it’s fun to switch them up a little and add a few addition ingredients.

This is especially fun if you have little ones in the kitchen, helping you make them.

You can add all sorts of add ins to these cookies and they will taste just as delicious, and are just as simple to make.

I have created a list of my favorite things to add to these cookies, to make them taste just slightly different, depending on the holiday, season, and flavor preference:

  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Peanut Butter Chips
  • Butterscotch Chips
  • M&M’s
  • Pretzel Bits
  • Coconut
  • Nuts
  • Orange Zest
  • Raisins or Craisins
  • Candy Bits
  • Caramel
  • Sea Salt

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Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (2)

Serves: 30

Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

We’ve got a new favorite cookie in our house, and it’s a little less guilty tasting.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silpat.

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

  • In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.

  • Add the egg, followed by the applesauce and vanilla extract.

  • Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chocolate chips.

  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls (approx 1 Tbl. each) of the dough onto prepared baking sheets, flattening each cookie slightly.

  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges.

  • Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Store in an airtight container so you don't eat them all in one sitting!

Notes

I have created a list of my favorite things to add to these cookies, to make them taste just slightly different, depending on the holiday, season, and flavor preference:

  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Peanut Butter Chips
  • Butterscotch Chips
  • M&M’s
  • Pretzel Bits
  • Coconut
  • Nuts
  • Orange Zest
  • Raisins or Craisins
  • Candy Bits
  • Caramel
  • Sea Salt

Nutrition

Calories: 96 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 79 mg · Potassium: 61 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 32 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 29 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. Peggy Lee says:

    Oh my...this looks like a good one! I must try it.
    Thank you!

  2. Hayley says:

    Yes!! Thank you for a low-fat recipe. Hard to find for something like this! Mmm.

  3. mommasmeals says:

    Looks like I just found something yummy for Valentine's Day!!

  4. HollyB says:

    did you actually try this with the splenda? Does it taste good too? I was thinking about trying it with stevia instead. Looks tasty! THanks! (new follower on facebook:) You have a great blog!

  5. Six Sisters says:

    @HollyB,

    I haven't tried it with Splenda! I had another reader say they were going to try it with Stevia so I'll have to let you know what they say!

  6. Vanessa says:

    I don't use Splenda anymore, just made them with the sugars it calls for. They are yummy!

  7. Abbie Normal says:

    I made these this evening, and hubby and I nearly got sick from eating so many. REALLY good! I must admit that I find it impossible to precisely follow recipes; I often make substitutions or additions based on what I have on hand. Example: I didn't have applesauce, but I had just make a batch of pureed sweet potatoes as baby food, so I used some of that instead. I also added a bit of almond flavoring. Delicious! Thank you so very much for the awesome recipe! The healthy factor makes me feel better about eating *coughmumblednumbercough* You ladies are awesome!

  8. Lauren says:

    Can you tell me more about the texture of these? Are they cakey? That's been my problem with applesauce and cookies in the past - I don't care for the cakey texture! What do you think?

  9. Six Sisters says:

    Hi Lauren!

    I didn't notice a difference when using applesauce. They were really chewy, but didn't seem to have a cakey texture!

  10. JessPfen says:

    Would the ww points change if you used dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips?

  11. Allison says:

    Just made these - they came out really well! I'd have no idea they're low-fat. Mine ended up being a little too oat-y, so next time I'll use slightly less. But otherwise loved 'em! Thanks for sharing!

  12. Cassiana00 says:

    Could you omit the applesauce,or exchange it for something else?

  13. Six Sisters says:

    Applesauce is a substitute either for eggs or oil in a recipe. We have only followed the recipe exactly, so we aren't sure what would happen if you changed it up a bit. Best of luck to you!

  14. Holly says:

    I needed a quick dessert to take to a dinner party tonight and couldn't go to the store because of a sleeping baby. So I came here because I knew there would be SOMETHING I could make with ingredients I had on hand. I found this recipe and just made it -- they are de-lish :) 3 thumbs up from the kiddos and I'm sure Daddy will love them as well (I made sure not to take ALL the cookies to the party, lol). The only substitute I made was switching the chocolate chips for raisins just because I love oatmeal raisin cookies. Thanks for the great recipe :)

  15. Courtnay says:

    I made these today but I used whole wheat flour, egg whites, bittersweet chocolate chunks and dried apricots and they were amazing. I am not a fan of oatmeal cookies but these I will definitely make again, plus a bonus my 5 year old loves them. thanks for the great recipe :)

  16. Leo says:

    I love these cookies, but lately the dough has been very hard when I drop them on the baking sheet and they are (therefore?) very thick and crumbly when finished. Almost more of a biscuit than a cookie. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!!!

  17. Cyd says:

    Not sure what is going wrong if you followed the recipe. You could try adding a little more applesauce to help moisten up the dough.

  18. Vikki says:

    Made these last night and they came out awesome! Great chewy texture; couldn't tell they were reduced fat at all. Tip: I don't particularly like/use Apple sauce and hate wasting food, so seeing the recipe called for so little I bought a tiny baby food jar. :) Just check the ingredients to make sure apples are the only ingredient and it doesn't have weird "brain development" ingredients like tuna oil.

  19. Becky says:

    I loved these cookies! I used Spelt flour instead of regular flour, stevia instead of sugar, and coconut palm sugar to replace the brown sugar and they are great! My 3 boys even agreed:)

  20. Emily says:

    Made these today and the only sub I made was 3/4 cups brown sugar (which should have made them MORE chewy?), omitted the white sugar, and used sweetened applesauce. Mine are cakey and dry. Pretty disappointed :(

  21. Melinda haynes says:

    Sounds like a great recipe but wondered if it could be baked in a pan as cookie bars?

  22. Cyd says:

    I'm sure that would work great too. Just watch closely on the cooking time so they aren't overcooked or undercooked. You'll have to experiment on the cooking time.

  23. Desiree says:

    thanks for the recipe!!! can you substitute rolled oats instead of quick oats?

  24. Cyd says:

    Sure, rolled oat will be fine in this recipe.

  25. Marsha says:

    Well I am a late comer but just have to say that these cookies are amazing! I thought I had found the best low-fat chocolate chip cookie recipe that also used oats but tasted mostly like oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips. These are fantastic chocolate chip cookies!

  26. Cyd says:

    Hi Marsha, we are so glad that you like these low fat cookies! They are so delicious! Have a great week!

  27. Bri says:

    what is the calories for one cookie?Thanks!

  28. Momma Cyd says:

    It's about 96 calories per cookie.

  29. Sherie Dunn says:

    Is the 3 grams of fat per cookie?

  30. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, 3 grams of fat per cookie.

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FAQs

What is the secret to making cookies soft and chewy? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

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Simple Mills. While not entirely organic, Simple Mills makes some of the healthiest cookies we found. The ingredients here are very clean, in addition to being grain-free. The flour is a blend of nuts, the fat is coconut oil, and the sweetener is coconut sugar.

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Chocolate chip cookies have less protein and fiber, and more fat, than oatmeal raisin cookies. Although both types of cookies should be enjoyed in moderation, oatmeal raisin cookies do provide more health benefits than chocolate chip cookies.

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The ingredients you use and how you shape your cookies both play an important role in whether your cookies turn out crispy or chewy. The type of flour and sugar you use, if your cookie dough contains eggs, and whether you use melted or softened butter all factor into the crispy-chewy equation, too.

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What ingredients make for a chewy rather than a crunchy cookie? - Quora. Eggs, brown sugar and a fat mix of 50/50 butter and shortening are some of the ingredients that will help make a cookie chewier. Also, fluff the flour with a whisk before measuring it — too much flour will make a cookie dry.

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Are oatmeal cookies the healthiest cookies? ›

Soft, chewy, and made with whole grains and a slew of chunky mix-ins, these are the best healthy cookies you'll ever bake. I highly recommend them for all of your sweet treat and pick-me-up snack moments.

Are oatmeal cookies healthier than regular cookies? ›

Cookies are typically loaded with sugar and fat (butter, shortening, etc.). As cookies go, oatmeal cookies at least have the redeeming quality of good fiber and sometimes fruit in the form of raisins. So they are healthier than many other types of cookies.

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A cup of cooked oatmeal (1/2 cup of dried oats) contains approximately 30 grams of carbs, which can fit into a nutritious meal plan for people with diabetes. Oatmeal is high in fiber and nutrients but low in saturated and trans fats and sugar and can help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Are oatmeal cookies high in fat? ›

A commercially prepared oatmeal cookie has approximately 105 calories, 1.3 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbs, 0.7 grams of fiber and 10 grams of sugar. A comparable chocolate chip cookie has about 15 more calories, a little less protein and fiber, as well as twice the amount of fat.

How many chocolate chip cookies should I eat a day? ›

The study, which was conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, found that people who ate one or two chocolate chip cookies a day had a lower risk of heart disease than those who didn't eat any cookies at all.

Can I eat cookies and still lose fat? ›

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Can I eat cookies everyday and still lose weight? ›

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