Chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate feel-good treat. And you’ll feel even better about these because they’re made with high-fiber dates and oats and chocolate chunks.



6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups regular oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pitted dates
3 ounces coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate


 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until smooth. Combine flours,baking soda,oat,and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the butter mixture with the dry ingredients, and add egg,vanilla, and dates. Fold in chocolate.

3. Mix well and spoon mixture by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased (or parchment paper-lined) baking sheets. Bake for 12 minutes, until tops are dry to the touch. Cool completely on wire rack.


Serving size: 1 cookie 
Calories 93 
Fat 3.8g (sat 2.2g, mono 0.7g, poly0.2g) 
Cholesterol 12mg 
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 14g 
Sugars 9g 
Fiber 1g 
RS 1.1g
Sodium 70mg