Here’s a recipe for Healthy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies soft, chewy, with gooey melty centerslower in fat and sugar, higher in protein, and still delicious.
🍪 Healthy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies (Melty Centers)
🥄 Makes: ~14–16 medium cookies
⏱ Total Time: 25–30 minutes (10 min prep, 10–12 min bake, plus cooling)
📝 Ingredients
Dry:
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1¼ cups (150g) white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for warmth)
Wet:
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¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt (plain, 2% or full-fat preferred for better texture)
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¼ cup (60g) coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
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⅓ cup (70g) coconut sugar or light brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg (room temperature)
Add-ins:
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½ cup (90g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
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Optional: a few chocolate chunks or pieces for melty centers (e.g., insert squares of dark chocolate or hazelnut spread)
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil or butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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For extra gooey centers: form dough balls around a chunk of dark chocolate or a frozen dollop of Nutella or almond butter.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
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Use a medium cookie scoop or 1½ tbsp of dough per cookie.
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Roll gently into balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheet.
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Flatten slightly with your palm or the back of a spoon—these don’t spread much on their own.
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Press a few extra chocolate chips on top for looks.
Step 4: Bake
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are just starting to turn golden.
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The centers may look slightly underbaked — that’s perfect for melty middles.
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Cool on the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍫 Optional Filling Tips:
For melty centers:
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Freeze dollops of Nutella, peanut butter, or chocolate ganache ahead of time.
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Wrap dough around a frozen piece and seal completely before baking.
✅ Nutrition (Approx. per cookie)
(Based on 2% Greek yogurt and coconut oil)
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Calories: ~140
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Protein: 3–4g
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Fat: ~7g
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Sugar: ~7g
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Fiber: 1g
💡 Tips:
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For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish on the tray.
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These stay chewy for days and freeze well (both raw and baked).
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You can substitute honey or maple syrup for sugar, but reduce yogurt slightly to balance moisture.