Healthy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies with Melty Centers
These soft and chewy cookies are naturally sweetened and made with Greek yogurt and oat flour for a healthier twist. With gooey chocolate chip centers and simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for everyday snacking, meal prep, or guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat or 2%
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped walnuts pecans, or almonds
- Dried cherries or raisins
- 1 tablespoon nut butter for extra chewiness
- Coconut flakes or sea salt sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey/maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
- Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips. Chill dough 10–20 mins if too soft.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave for a melty center.