These egg free jowar oats choco chip cookies are easy to make refined sugar free healthy cookies. These jowar oatmeal cookies are made with quick oats, jowar (sorghum flour), khandsari sugar, jaggery powder and homemade unsalted butter. Without any chemical & preservative, with the goodness of millets these cookies are very tempting.
Why Should You Try These Jowar Oats Choco Chip Cookies
- Made with millet
- Gluten-free
- Rich in fibre
- Free of refined sugar & refined flour
- Eggless
- Needs simple basic pantry ingredients
About Oats and Jowar
Pure Oats are mainly Gluten-free cereal grain but if they are processed in the facilities where gluten containing products like wheat, barley, or rye are processed can be cross-contaminated. They are high in antioxidants and soluble fibre which helps in maintain blood sugar levels and healthy weight. You can find many types of oats depends upon their processed level. Steel gut oats, rolled oats and quick oats are very commonly available in the market.
Jowar is also known by different names across India- jwaarie, jowar, jola, or jondhalaa. It is mostly used to make bhakri, jowar roti, or jolada rotti. In English it is called Sorghum Millet. Jowar or Sorghum is extensively cultivated in most part of Asia and Africa. It is very nutritious and the 5th most important cereal in the world.
About Chocolate Chip Jowar Oats Cookies Recipe
These healthy cookies with oats are an eggless cookies recipe. To prepare these healthy cookies at home we need just basic ingredients and tools. We didn’t use any refined flour or sugar to make these eggless oats cookies. A combination of quick oats and jowar(sorghum) flour is used to make these wholesome healthy cookies that you can enjoy for breakfast or an after school snacks for kids.
We have used both baking powder and baking soda to give a nice fluffy and light texture to these nut free healthy cookies. Before using a rising agent we should always check their expiry date, old or expired baking powder or baking soda didn’t give a perfect rise to the cookies.
The dough of these chocolate chip oatmeal cookies should be slightly sticky but if seems dry add a little milk to it. Refrigerate the dough for at least half an hour before baking that gives a nice and even spread to the cookies.
Bake them for 15-17 minutes at 170 degrees C or 350 degrees F until the corner becomes golden in colour. But if you want them crisper, bake them 2-3 minutes more.
Other Healthy Cookies Recipe You Would Like to Try
- Eggless ragi oats cookies
- Eggless orange crinkle cookies
- Eggless jowar coconut millet cookies
- Tricolour shortbread cookies
As kids like chocolate very much, I added some dark chocolate choco chips to these instant oats cookies. This home made healthy cookies are a perfect treat for children as it is refined flour and refined sugar free. You can also add any flavour of your choice like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg etc to make them more flavourful or can add chopped nuts to give crunchy taste to the oats cookies.
These chocolate chip oats cookies are crispy in texture with a light brown colour due to the caramelization of jaggery powder.
Main Ingredients for Jowar Oats Choco Chip Cookies
Butter– homemade fresh unsalted butter is used. Market bought unsalted butter can also be used or desi ghee if you are not a calories conscious person. Butter should be at room temperature and soft.
Sweetener– to replace refined sugar Khansari sugar & Jaggery powder are used to provide sweetness to the cookies. The quantity of sugar is very less than the cookies bought from the market.
Jowar or sorghum flour– millets are a healthier gluten-free option to replace wheat flour.
Oats– quick quaker oats are used here. You can also use rolled oats but the texture of cookies might be slightly different.
Rising agents– to give rise to the cookies baking powder and baking soda are used.
Health Benefits of These Quick Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Millets are more in trend these days with their amazing health benefits. These oats and jowar cookies are one of the amazing easy healthy cookies recipes to enjoy guilt-free. Jowar and oats both have a lot of health benefits.
- They both are rich in fibre and help in reducing digestion related issues. Packed with protein, calcium, iron and antioxidants these are good for people looking for a gluten-free option.
- Gives a feeling of satiety and keeps the hunger at bay which helps in controlling weight.
- They help lower cholesterol, and blood sugar spikes and keep the heart healthy.
FAQs
For how long we can store these cookies?
Is Quaker Oat Cookies good for diet?
Both oats and jowar are a good source of fiber and various essential nutrients like. The presence of soluble fibre helps you stay full for longer. These homemade oats cookies contains lesser amount of fat and sugar than market bought. You can have them as a healthy snack but everything should be eaten in moderation as a part of balanced diet.
Is it OK to eat cookies for breakfast?
Homemade breakfast cookies can be a healthier and more convenient choice than sugary cereals or granola bars. You can make cookies at home,allowing you to control exactly what goes in them.This means you can use whole grains, nuts, and dried fruits for a more nutritious option.You can also choose a heathier option for sweetness and also control the quantity.So, while they may taste like a treat, breakfast cookies can be a balanced and satisfying way to start your day.
Chocolate Chip Oats Cookies-Step by Step Preparation
1.Preheat oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 13-15 minutes.
2. In a bowl add soft butter and beat it for 1-2 minutes. Now add both khand and jaggery powder and beat them till the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla essence and mix well for few seconds. Then add baking powder and baking soda and mix well again the mixture for few seconds.
4. Now add quick oats, jowar flour, cornflour, salt and mix with spatula to form a stick dough.
5. Place the dough in the refrigerator or 30-45 minutes.
6. Now with the help of a measuring spoon scoop out the dough and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes at 180 degrees. Take out from the oven and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
8. Store them in a air tight container.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these eggless wholesome jowar oats cookies for breakfast or as a evening snack with a cup of milk or a hot cup of tea. These healthy oats cookies are a good option for gifting purpose too.
Tips and Tricks
- All the ingredients should be at the room temperature.
- I have used khandsari sugar and jaggery powder as a sweetener. You can also try with palm sugar, coconut sugar or even with sugar free if baking for a diabetic person.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least half an hour before baking gives a nice even spreading to the cookies.
- Always preheat oven for 10-15 minutes before start baking.
- Cool the cookies completely before storing.
Recipe Card
Jowar Oats Choco Chip Cookies | Eggless Sorghum Millet Recipes For Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 160 gm unsalted butter
- 70 gm khansari sugar
- 80 gm jaggery powder
- 2 cup (180gm) quick oats
- 1 cup (140gm) jowar or sorghum flour
- 2 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 13-15 minutes.
- In a bowl add soft butter and beat it for 1-2 minutes. Now add both sugar and beat them till sugar melts and the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla essence and mix well for few seconds. Then add baking powder and baking soda and mix well with the mixture for few seconds.
- Now add oats, jowar flour, cornflour, salt and mix with spatula to form a stick dough.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator or 30-45 minutes.
- Now with the help of a measuring spoon scoop out the dough and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes at 180 degrees. Take out from the oven and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Store them in an air tight container at room temperature.
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