{"id":5699,"date":"2020-07-25T10:46:36","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T09:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/?p=5699"},"modified":"2020-09-28T13:18:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T12:18:36","slug":"healthy-chocolate-chip-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/healthy-chocolate-chip-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy chocolate chip cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, these aren&#8217;t healthy&#8230; but they are, we think, healthier than some. They use less sugar, less chocolate than most recipes and the use of wholemeal flour gives a delicious, slightly nutty flavour. Give them a go&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>150g butter<\/li><li>50g white sugar<\/li><li>50g brown sugar<\/li><li>1 egg<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla essence<\/li><li>225g plain wholemeal flour<\/li><li>Half teaspoon baking powder<\/li><li>Quarter teaspoon salt<\/li><li>100g chocolate chips<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by weighing out the butter (best at room temperature) and the sugars. Beat these together until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5701\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add in the egg and the vanilla essence and beat these into the mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5704\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip3-768x767.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Weigh out the flour and add the baking powder and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5703\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And add to the mixture and stir to combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5702\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip4-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add in the chocolate chips and combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5705\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip5.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/chocolate_chip5\/\" class=\"wp-image-5705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip5-768x767.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5709\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip6.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/chocolate_chip6\/\" class=\"wp-image-5709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip6-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is now time to form the cookies. If the mixture feels too sticky, chill for 20 minutes before starting to shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should be able to make about 24 cookies from this mixture. Divide the mixture and, using your hands, roll into balls and place onto buttered baking trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5708\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip7-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake these at 180C for about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5706\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip8-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave them to cool slightly on the trays and then carefully lift onto a cooling rack. Once cool, they are fabulous with a cup of Assam tea (loose leaf of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5707\" width=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip9-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Yum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of course, these aren&#8217;t healthy&#8230; but they are, we think, healthier than some. They use less sugar, less chocolate than most recipes and the use of wholemeal flour gives a delicious, slightly nutty flavour. Give them a go&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chocolate_chip9.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfP4O-1tV","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5699"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5733,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5699\/revisions\/5733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidashe.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}