Say 'NO!' to disappointing, hard-as-rocks gluten- and dairy-free cookies and treat yourself to one of these heavenly low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies instead! Not only do they have the most amazing chewy, oaty texture, but they come in at less than 80 calories each, meaning you can still enjoy one even if you're watching your weight!
Low FODMAP snacks are not easy to come by. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with IBS that I discovered just how much good stuff contains gluten and dairy (spoiler: it's everything). But after just one bite of these fresh-from-the-oven low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies, you won't care about the lack of gluten or dairy. Heck, I bet you won't even notice! My boyfriend didn't have a clue and he automatically backs away as soon as I offer him anything low FODMAP diet-friendly.
These low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies are based on one of my all-time favourite and most popular recipes: the best ever healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. I missed those crispy, chewy cookies so much that I tweaked the recipe a touch to make it work for anyone with IBS. I was hopeful, but I'm still genuinely shocked at how well they turned out. Just look at them. Don't you just want to dive into your screen and grab one?!
The only ingredients I had to change to make these cookies low FODMAP were the whole wheat flour (substituted with a gluten-free flour blend) and the skimmed milk (substituted for almond milk). Most IBS sufferers can stomach a small amount of low-lactose dairy, so the butter and the chocolate chips shouldn't be a problem. But if you're concerned, you can always use peanut butter instead of regular butter (yum!) and non-dairy chocolate chips.
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| Non-stick baking mats | Gluten-free flour blend | Almond milk | Enjoy Life chocolate chips |
I love using non-stick baking mats for low FODMAP recipes because you don't have to add any extra oils or fats and risk upsetting your stomach. What's your favourite low FODMAP cooking or baking hack?
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oats
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour blend
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (You can substitute any lactose-free or non-dairy milk)
- 2oz/60g chopped up milk chocolate (You can substitute chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/175C and line a baking tray with a non-stick baking mat.
- In a medium-size bowl, stir together the oats, flour, both sugars and baking powder. Pour in the melted butter, almond milk and chopped milk chocolate and stir until you've got a crumbly cookie dough.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and space them out onto the non-stick baking mat. Press each ball down slightly with the palm of your hand, as these cookies seriously puff up!
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, until the edges just begin to turn light brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and leave to cool on the same baking tray until they're at room temperature.
Emily
There's nothing worse than a brick hard cookie, these look so delicious. Saving this for later!
Nicola
Thanks so much Emily! And these cookies are 100% the opposite of brick hard cookies!
Jagruti
I can't say no to a cookie and your recipe looks so so good!
Nicola
Thanks so much, Jagruti! After one little nibble, you'll be hooked!
Silvia
I loove oatmeal cookies, they're really my favorite. These look so delicious. Perfect for snacks on the go. 🙂
Nicola
I love oatmeal cookies, too, Silvia! Especially ones with yummy chocolate chips instead of nasty raisins pretending to be chocolate! 😀
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
I love a good cookie! These are fantastic!
Nicola
Then I'm sure you'll adore these ones, Marjory! 🙂
jacquee | i sugar coat it!
I'll never turn down a cookie, unless there's raisins in it, These look deeelish!
Nicola
I'm 100% with you on that one, Jacquee! I love oatmeal cookies, except the ones that have nasty raisins masquerading as chocolate chips!
Sarah Newman
These sound so good! I love soft cookies and any healthy dessert that tastes good is a total WIN in my book! 😀
Nicola
Then you'll 100% love these cookies, Sarah! I swear - you'd never, ever guess they're healthy!
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze
I love that these are only 80 calories each! That means I can have more 😉
Nicola
You can't argue with that logic! 😀
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
These cookies look so delicious! I DO want to reach through the screen and grab one . . . or two . . . . or...
Nicola
Thanks so much Elaine! Every time I look at the photos I wish I had a fresh batch!!
Suzy
I love that these are chewy! And yet gluten free!
Nicola
Thanks, Suzy! It's soooo hard to find a chewy gluten-free cookie recipe! Most are solid as a rock.
Ginny
These cookies are just right and they are calling my name.
Nicola
Thanks so much, Ginny! I'd deliver a batch to you right now if I could! 🙂
morag
Hi cooked these but needed more moisture so added more equal amounts butter and milk. Could I just add extra milk and still work?
Nicola
I don't see why not, Morag 🙂
Sarah
These were amazing . My fav low fodmap cookies ! I subbed some maple syrup for brown sugar and some monkfruit instead of reg sugar and they turned out delicious . Amazing
Nicola
So glad you liked them, Sarah! 🙂
Krystal
I just made them. Only things I changed were the size; I used my smallest cookie scooper, so I ended up with 22 cookies, and I used Ghirardelli dairy free darknchocolate chips. Very good! I portioned two to each baggie, which I figured was roughly 1.5 servings of this recipe. So, roughly 120 calories. (Very roughly due to different chocolate being used and I measured that with my eyes, ha ha). Thank you!
Nicola
I'm so glad you liked them, Krystal! I bet they were amazing with the Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips!