Description

Deliciously soft and healthy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring melty centers, made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, oat flour, and natural sweeteners. These cookies offer a perfect balance of tender crumb, protein, fiber, and rich chocolate goodness, ideal for guilt-free snacking or a nutritious dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

½ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat, plain)
¼ cup peanut butter (or butter)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 cup oat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using parchment paper prevents sticking and ensures perfect cookie removal given the soft texture of the dough.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and lump-free, about 2 minutes. Smoothness is key for even texture.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle oat flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture, then gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies by limiting gluten development.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, reserving a few chips to press on top of each cookie dough ball for a bakery-style finish.
Bake to Perfection: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers appear slightly underdone. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish setting.

Notes

Use full-fat Greek yogurt for optimal moisture and flavor; low-fat versions can make cookies dry.
Natural peanut butter should be stirred well to incorporate separated oil for consistent dough texture.
To make oat flour at home, pulse rolled oats in a food processor for 30 seconds until fine.
Do not overbake; the cookies are best when just slightly underdone for gooey centers.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to handle easily.
Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a professional look.
Alternative add-ins include nuts, cinnamon, dried fruits, or protein powder per preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Healthy

Keywords: Greek yogurt cookies, healthy chocolate chip cookies, oat flour cookies, protein cookies, natural sweetener cookies, soft baked cookies, melty chocolate cookies