Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Butter) (1 Cookie, Medium (2 1/4 Inches Dia))

Reduce the cookie portion (for example, have one smaller cookie) and avoid eating them on an empty stomach.

Pair the cookie with a protein- and fiber-rich option such as plain Greek yogurt, almonds, or chia pudding to slow carbohydrate absorption.

Eat a balanced meal first—such as eggs with non-starchy vegetables or salmon with lentils—then have the cookie as dessert rather than as a standalone snack.

Choose cookies made with higher-fiber ingredients such as oats, almond flour, or added chia/flax, and look for less added sugar per serving.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating the cookie to help reduce the post-meal rise.

Avoid combining cookies with sugary drinks; choose water, unsweetened tea, or coffee without sugar instead.