I don't know about you but sometimes an apple and string cheese just doesn't cut it in the snack department.  I like myself a little bit of dessert every now and then (okay daily) and so do my kids.  So, I am constantly trying to find recipes for classic favorites like chocolate chip cookies that are just a little less "bad for us" but taste just as good.  Here is what I found.   I am reposting this recipe from www.EatingWell.com/recipes/bevs_chocolate_chip_cookies.html. 

I compared this recipe to the traditional recipe found on the back of the chocolate chip bag and although this recipe makes only 1/2 the cookies as the traditional recipe there are some serious improvements.  Here is what I discovered in my comparison.  Assuming you doubled this recipe you would use 2/3 less butter,  almost 25% less sugar, 1/4 cup less flour.  You are also using whole wheat flour instead of white flour and adding a small amount of fiber with the addition of the oatmeal.  I also use unsweetened apple sauce in place of the oil. 

Enjoy these in moderation!!

Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies

3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup canola oil  -   I substitute unsweetened applesauce for the oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Coat 2 baking sheets w/cooking spray (or use stoneware and no cooking spray).
2. Grind oats in food processor or blender.  Transfer to medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.  Add oil, sugars, egg, and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy.  With the mixer running, add dry ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.  Stir in the chips.
3.  Drop the dough in heaping teaspoonfuls at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.  Bake 1 sheet at a time for approximately 15 minutes, until firm around the edges and golden on top.  Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.  Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies. 

Nutrition: 

Per cookie:  99 calories; 5 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 2 g monounsaturated fat; 11 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 64 mg of sodium; 55 mg of potassium.

Exchanges: 1/3 starch; 1/3 other carb; 1 fat