Ingredients
- 93.75 g flour
- 81 g old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 125 g brown sugar
- 56.75 g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 177 g freeze-dried strawberries, coarsely chopped
- 90 g Pho’nomenal Jackfruit Chips, lightly crushed
There’s something familiar about an oatmeal cookie. Soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, just sweet enough to keep you reaching for another.
This one started as a simple idea: take a classic strawberry oatmeal cookie and see what happens if you swap out white chocolate for something a little more interesting.
Instead of white chocolate chips, we used crushed jackfruit chips. We also reduced the sugar and let the fruit carry more of the flavor.
What came out of the oven was a cookie that feels lighter, more balanced, and a lot more layered. You still get sweetness, but it comes from the strawberries and jackfruit instead of added sugar. And instead of melted chocolate, you get small pockets of crunch throughout.
Why Jackfruit Chips Work in Cookies
Jackfruit chips do more than just replace a mix-in. They change the structure and flavor of the cookie.
They bring natural sweetness without adding more sugar, and they hold their texture during baking. That means you get contrast in every bite instead of everything blending together.
They also pair well with oats and strawberries. The result is a cookie that feels less heavy and more dynamic.
Are Jackfruit Chips Good for Baking
Yes. Unlike chocolate or softer dried fruit, jackfruit chips don’t melt. They soften slightly in the oven but keep a light crisp texture, which makes them useful for cookies, granola, and toppings.
If you’re looking to reduce sugar in recipes without losing flavor, they’re an easy place to start.
Pro Tips
Can I substitute jackfruit chips in other recipes?
Yes — they work well anywhere you’d normally use mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.
Do jackfruit chips stay crunchy after baking?
They soften slightly but still keep a light texture, adding contrast to soft cookies.
Can I reduce sugar further?
Yes — because jackfruit chips add natural sweetness, you can experiment with lowering sugar depending on preference.
Final Thought
This is one of those small swaps that changes more than you expect.
You’re not just making cookies — you’re rethinking what goes into them.
And once you try it, it’s hard to go back.
