Weight Watchers 1 point chocolate chip cookies
This recipe for Weight Watchers chocolate chip cookies is easy to make, delicious, and even better—it only costs three points each cookie!
Without a question, one of my all-time favorite desserts is chocolate chip cookies. They were actually the first baking recipe I ever made as a kid, so I definitely have fond memories of them. I believe that a lot of people do since they are so reassuring!
There is something so timeless and endearing about them, despite the fact that they are far simpler than other sweets or even cookie recipes. There’s so much to adore about them, including their soft texture, melty chocolate chips, and the wonderful perfume that permeates your home as they’re baking. I reasoned that creating a lighter version of a traditional chocolate chip cookie would be the best approach to enhance it. And one that tastes amazing, at that, with only a few WW points!
All of those requirements are satisfied by this recipe. It uses lighter substitutes for the butter and sugar, but otherwise contains many of the same basic ingredients as the classic version. In order to avoid the WW points, I also used Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips, which are sweetened with stevia. You won’t regret making a batch of these delicious Weight Watchers-friendly cookies the next time you’re craving something wonderfully scrumptious!
Ingredients
▢ 4 tablespoons of light butter substitute—I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, to be exact! The light
▢ Unsweetened applesauce, 4 tablespoons
▢ Use a cup-for-cup sugar substitute, such as monk fruit with erythritol, or a cup of calorie-free sweetener.
▢ One egg
▢ One teaspoon of vanilla extract
▢ One-sixth cup of all-purpose flour
▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢ 4.5 ounces of Lily’s dark baking chocolate chips or another chocolate without added sugar
Directions
1. Turn the oven on to 350°F.
2. Put the applesauce, butter substitute, and calorie-free sweetener in a large mixing basin. Use a rubber spatula to mix until smooth.
3. Whisk the egg separately until it’s smooth, then stir it in. At this stage, it’s okay if the mixture appears fractured; it isn’t.
4. Next, add the flour and chocolate chips, then the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Make the dough by gently folding it with a rubber spatula.
5. To give the dough time to firm up a bit, let it rest in the fridge for five to ten minutes.
6. Using about 2 tablespoons of batter each cookie, scoop the cookies onto a sheet tray fitted with parchment. If you like, you can roll them into perfect balls.
7. Bake the cookies for 11 to 15 minutes, or until the top turns matte and the edges are slightly brown. Avoid overbaking them as this can cause them to dry out. (Note: Some sweeteners with no calories keep the cookies from getting golden brown. To help them get more golden brown and crispy on the outside, you can lightly mist them with cooking spray at the end of the baking process and put them back in the oven.
8. Once baked, let them settle on the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack or dish.
Remarks
Each cookie is worth 3 WW Points.
Nutrition
Health Information
One of the main components of Weight Watchers’ (WW) program is their point system, which provides a flexible and long-lasting approach to weight management. Food is given a point value according to its nutritional value, which includes calories, fat, protein, and fiber. This enables people to continue enjoying their favorite foods while making better choices.
1. Calorie Content:
One-point chocolate chip cookies from Weight Watchers are made to be a low-calorie treat. These cookies lower total caloric intake without significantly sacrificing flavor by utilizing healthier alternatives to common components (such as stevia or a sugar substitute, and whole wheat or almond flour instead of refined white flour). Generally speaking, each cookie has between 50 and 60 calories, depending on the recipe and serving size.
2. Low Sugar:
The majority of WW chocolate chip cookie recipes emphasize cutting back on sugar. Using healthy substitutes like erythritol or stevia instead of ordinary sugar will help keep the cookie’s glycemic index and sugar level lower. Those who are watching their blood sugar levels or trying to cut back on sugar can benefit from this.
3. Decreased Fat Content:
Butter and other fats are frequently present in traditional chocolate chip cookies. A Weight Watchers 1-point cookie, on the other hand, might utilize reduced-fat or healthier fats, like applesauce or light margarine, to lower the amount of fat and calories. Because of this, the cookies are a healthier choice for anyone trying to cut back on fat.
4. Portion management:
The recipe incorporates portion management since the cookies are intended to be one point apiece. This enables people to indulge in sweets without consuming excessive amounts of calories or points. Following the recommended serving size allows people to eat guilt-free.
5. Source of Fiber and Protein:
Additional fiber or protein (from oats, almond flour, or other sources) may be used in some Weight Watchers chocolate chip cookies, depending on the recipe. Protein aids in tissue growth and repair, whereas fiber aids in digestion and the promotion of satiety. Anyone attempting to keep up a balanced diet may find these things useful.
Cooking Tips
1. Use a Sugar Substitute:
Choose sugar replacements such as erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia to reduce the amount of sugar. These choices won’t raise blood sugar levels and include little or no calories. They also aid in lowering the cookies’ total point value.
2. Use Almond or Whole Wheat Flour:
Use almond or whole wheat flour in place of ordinary white flour. More fiber, which is necessary for digestive health and keeps you feeling full, is provided by these substitutes. The taste of the chocolate chips may be enhanced by the subtle nutty flavor and reduced carbohydrate content of almond flour.
3. Opt for Dark Chocolate Chips:
Dark chocolate chips, which should have at least 60% cocoa content, have less sugar than milk chocolate chips while still having a deep, gratifying flavor. Dark chocolate still has a lot of calories, but you can have the same chocolatey flavor with fewer pieces. To stay within your calorie or point range, just be sure to measure them out.
4. Avoid Overbaking:
These cookies may dry out more rapidly than regular cookies because they are made to be minimal in fat and sugar. Watch them while they bake and take them out of the oven when the edges are golden. You don’t want to overbake them since they can still cook a little on the baking sheet after you take it off.
5. Portion Size Matters:
Use a cookie scoop or little spoon to measure out the dough so that each serving of cookies stays at one point. This keeps the cookies inside the allotted point value by keeping them all the same size.
6. Refrigerate the Dough:
Chill the dough for half an hour before baking if you think it’s too sticky or if you want the cookies to have a better texture. This can improve the cookies’ ability to maintain their shape and stop them from spreading excessively while baking.
Conclusion
A tasty and guilt-free option to indulge your sweet taste while maintaining your weight loss and health objectives is with Weight Watchers 1-point chocolate chip cookies. These cookies have less sugar, fat, and calories without compromising flavor thanks to the use of healthier ingredients like whole wheat or almond flour, sugar alternatives, and dark chocolate chips. With integrated portion control and simple cooking instructions, they offer a filling treat that complements a conscious, well-balanced eating style, making it simpler to indulge without going overboard.
