These Mediterranean Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies have a tender & chewy texture. We prepare these chocolate chip cookies with whole wheat pastry flour, Rice Krispies cereal, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, coconut sugar, egg, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or almonds, and optional orange zest. These chocolate chip cookies contain approximately 19g net carbs and 185 calories. We bake chocolate chip cookies in just 27 minutes. These Mediterranean Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for quick desserts, lunchbox treats, afternoon snacks, holiday cookie platters, family gatherings, and everyday sweet cravings. We can store these cookies at a neutral temperature for more than 5 days, refrigerate them for just 10 days, or freeze them for nearly 3 months, so you can prepare them beforehand. You can serve chocolate chip cookies with Greek yogurt and berries, espresso, Mediterranean herbal tea, frozen yogurt, or a platter of dried figs and dates.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Servings: 18 cookies
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 27 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessel
- Spatula
- Baking paper
- Cookie scoop
- Whisk
- Cooling rack
- Tray
INGREDIENTS:
- 1¾ cups pastry flour
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- â…“ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- â…“ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
WHOLE WHEAT PASTRY FLOUR:
- We use whole wheat pastry flour to provide a tender texture and additional fiber to these cookies. As a replacement, you can use all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, oat flour blend, or gluten-free flour.
RICE KRISPIES CEREAL:
- Rice Krispies cereal is added to create the signature crispy and crunchy texture. Alternatively, you can use rice cereal or crushed corn flakes.
EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL:
- We utilize extra-virgin olive oil to add Mediterranean flavor and heart-healthy fats to these cookies. As an alternative, you may use avocado oil, melted coconut oil, or light olive oil.
HONEY:
- Honey is included to naturally sweeten the cookies while adding moisture. Instead, you can use date syrup or agave nectar.
COCONUT SUGAR:
- We use coconut sugar to provide sweetness to these cookies. As another option, you might utilize brown sugar, maple sugar, or cane sugar.
EGG:
- The egg aids in binding all the items and making a structure for the cookies. Alternatively, you can use a flax egg or chia egg.
DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- Dark chocolate chips give these cookies indulgent chocolate flavor. As a replacement, you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
WALNUTS OR ALMONDS:
- We add walnuts or almonds to provide crunch and healthy fats. Instead, you may use pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, or sunflower seeds.
ORANGE ZEST:
- Orange zest contributes a fresh citrus aroma and Mediterranean-inspired flavor. As an alternative, you can use lemon zest, lime zest, or simply omit it.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 350°Fahrenheit and cover a tray using baking paper.
- In a standard dish, blend the baking soda, flour, and salt.
- Mix the coconut sugar, olive oil, and honey in a big dish.
- Include the vanilla essence and egg.
- Carefully mix the wet and dry elements.
- Mix in the orange zest, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies cereal, and nuts.
- We scoop out the dough on a tray and allow a gap of roughly two inches between each cookie.
- Bake till all the corners become golden, for almost twelve minutes.
- Cool them on the tray for almost five minutes.
- Put them on a cooling rack, fully cool them, and then serve.
TIPS:
- Before including, toast the nuts for additional flavor.
- Refrigerate the dough to make thicker cookies.
- We utilize high-quality dark chocolate for a perfect taste.
- After baking, garnish with flaky sea salt to get a gourmet touch
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DESSERTS:
- Fresh Figs
- Stuffed Dates
- Honey-Roasted Almonds
- Greek Yogurt with Honey
- Mixed Berries
COZY COFFEES:
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Turkish Coffee
- Americano
AFTERNOON TEAS:
- Chamomile Tea
- Mint Tea
- Lemon Herbal Tea
- Earl Grey Tea
- Green Tea
BRUNCHES:
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Cottage Cheese Bowl
- Whole-Grain Toast
- Berry Smoothie
SWEETS:
- Dark Chocolate Squares
- Dried Apricots
- Pistachios
- Coconut Energy Bites
- Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these chocolate chip cookies in a tight box and stock them for just ten days.
FREEZER:
- Store the baked cookies for only 3 months.
FAQs:
Why do we utilize olive oil as a replacement for butter?
- We use olive oil, as it delivers Mediterranean-inspired flavor and heart-healthy fats.
Will we prepare these chocolate chip cookies without gluten?
- Yes, you can use non-gluten flour and crispy rice cereal without gluten.
Could we include dried fruit?
- Yes, you can use dried apricots, chopped dates, or raisins.
May we prepare these chocolate chip cookies without dairy?
- Yes, you can utilize non-dairy chocolate chips.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 185 kcal
Total Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 19g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 11g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 85mg
Serving Size: 1 cookie