Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies with Fresh Milled Flour

Who doesn’t love a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie? These cookies are made with fresh milled flour and clean, nutrient-dense ingredients, so you can indulge without the guilt. They’re a healthier twist on a classic favorite — packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and all the deliciousness you expect. Perfect for a treat or as a thoughtful homemade gift!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)

• 1 cup sucanat (or coconut sugar)

• 1 cup honey crystals (or Florida crystals, or use 2 cups sucanat)

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 1/2 cups freshly milled soft white flour

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats

• 1/2 cup fresh ground flaxseed

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened dried coconut

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweeteners (sucanat and honey crystals) until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth and well combined.

4. In another bowl, whisk together the freshly milled flour, oats, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.

6. Stir in the dried coconut and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of wholesome and delicious. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweeteners, they’re a snack you can feel good about sharing with family and friends. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save a batch to gift to someone special.