Lower-GI Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Almond Flour or Flaxseed)

Instructions

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   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Make oat flour: pulse rolled oats in a blender or food processor until a fine flour forms. Measure 1 cup.

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   In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, whole wheat pastry flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk melted coconut oil and sweeteners until combined. Add Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts. Dough will be slightly sticky.

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   Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheet, flatten gently to 1/2" thickness (these won’t spread much). Leave space between cookies.

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   Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Remove and let cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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   Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temp or 7 days refrigerated.

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   Bready oat and whole-wheat base with toasty notes from oat bran and nuts. Dark chocolate adds concentrated cacao bitterness to balance minimal sweetness; Greek yogurt keeps cookies tender and adds subtle tang.

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    Uses lower-GI flours (oat, whole wheat pastry), high-fiber oat bran, and minimal added sugar. Protein from Greek yogurt and egg slows carbohydrate absorption. Sweetened primarily with noncaloric sweetener to reduce glycemic load. Portion-controlled yield helps manage carbohydrate intake.