Do you know how many calories are in EVERYTHING? When I was doing Weight Watchers, most fruits and veggies were 0 points, and the higher the proportion of fiber, the less points the food is. Calories don’t care about the rules of Weight Watchers, and this is going to take some getting used to.
Three days of calorie counting, and I have gone over by several hundred calories each day. Whoops! But I’m trying, and that’s what counts…at least, that’s what I’m telling myself 
Are you ready for a “healthy” cookie? I won the the Picky Palate Cookbook, and I am in love– it’s an amazing cooking, and this recipe is loosely based on her Cinnamon and White Chocolate Coconut-Oat Chippers. And by healthy I mean it’s a little under 100 calories per cookie. That seems like a lot to me, but I tried really hard to make it less of a junk food. No butter or oil was used– I used applesauce instead, and the cookies still tasted delicious. I didn’t miss the butter at all. I used half whole wheat flour, but don’t worry, I didn’t skimp on the chocolate chips– I have standards you know!
Yum– delicious, healthy cookies. And part of the Chocolate Party to boot! Check out some other great coconut-chocolate recipes from my fellow bloggers.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup instant oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cook time: 9-12 minutes
- Servings: 50 cookies
- Difficulty: easy
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking sheets for oven (mine are air baked, so I just pulled them out of the cabinet).
In mixer, add applesauce and sugars until well-combined. Add and mix the eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients in the mixer.
Add coconut and chocolate chips. Mix well.
With a medium cookie scoop, place dough on cookie sheets about an inch apart. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before moving cookies to cooling racks.
Tagged: chocolate, chocolate party, coconut, cookies, desserts, healthy
Sounds yummy – and perfect for those with New Year’s Resolutions!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma’s Cookie recently posted..5 Ingredient Nutella-Stuffed Funfetti Cookies
I love how you lightened these up! They sound wonderful! I love coconut and chocolate!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Cinnamon Chip Breakfast Cake
Thanks Jessica! And the flavor was still great without the butter
I’m totally feeling your pain with the calorie counting. I’m trying to get back on the train after a lazy December. But I love the applesauce substitution! I think it’s the small steps like those that make the difference for the long run! See you soon!
Sadie recently posted..Five Things
I like these no-butter cookies! Whole wheat flour is a plus, I love it with coconut!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen recently posted..White Chocolate Macadamia Coconut Truffles
Thanks Paula– I love the combo of coconut and chocolate
Hi Elizabeth! I love the flavor combinations in this cookie! And as a former weight watcher, I totally appreciate the lower calorie count here, too! Perfect addition to the party! : )
Anne@FromMySweetHeart recently posted..Chocolate Coconut Pie
Thanks Anne! Checking out your pie now
Love the idea of a lightened up cookie!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts recently posted..Ham and Split Pea Soup
I always want to lighten up my baking so this is a great recipe. Under 100 calories per cookie and I still get to eat chocolate?! I’m a happy lady!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked recently posted..Chocolate Chip Anzac Cookies for a #ChocolateParty
Glad you like it- enjoy!
HI Elizabeth, I LOVE that you used applesauce in these cookies. A little healthier, makes me less guilty for eating two
Thanks for bringing them to this month chocolate party
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Flatbread with roasted tomatoes
These sound delicious. And I love that they are on the healthy side too! Thank you for sharing. What a sweet way to end my weekend. I hope you have a great start to your week!
Thanks Monet- hope you had a great weekend!