Heart Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are made with less sugar and butter than most traditional chocolate cookie recipes. They also only contain a small amount of salt and baking soda, making them low sodium chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in moderation if you’re following a heart healthy diet. Speaking of heart health, we’ve lowered the saturated fat in this cookie recipe by using less butter and replacing it with flaxseed meal, which is high in fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. We’ve also added walnuts, which are not only a crunchy addition, but are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Are you looking for more healthy cookie ideas? These are just a few of the delicious and easy cookie recipes you’ll find on our site:

• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Gluten Free Snickerdoodles
• Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Cookies aren’t the only delicious way to enjoy dessert or a sweet treat. We have lots of healthy and easy dessert recipes to share with you, including:

• Lemon Pudding Cake
• Chocolate Raspberry Shortcake
• Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

Storage: To store chocolate chip cookies, put them in an airtight container. This helps to retain freshness and they should last for about a week on the counter. You can also freeze cookies and thaw whenever you’re in the mood for a sweet treat. 

Substitutions: If you’re not a fan of walnuts, you can use almonds or pecans instead. Or leave out the nuts altogether for a nut-free chocolate chip cookie that still tastes heavenly. You can also substitute dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips for semi-sweet chips, depending on your preference.