Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies!
These cookies are the perfect classic chocolate chip cookie. I cannot believe how close these taste to the classic cookies I would bake as a child, even though they are made grain-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. These cookies are so soft and chewy. They are my new go-to cookie when I am craving a sweet treat and are so amazing slightly warm fresh from the oven.
I made these cookies using whole food ingredients. They’re made from a base of almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup. The almond flour adds healthy fats and plant-based protein to these cookies, while creating a chewy texture.
I like to use dark chocolate sweetened naturally with coconut sugar. I use Zazubean Extra Dark Chocolate in Canada or HuKitchen Simple Chocolate when I can get to the states.
For more healthy cookie recipes, try my Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies, Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, or Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Add the almond flour, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond butter. Stir until well combined. Add the chocolate chips or chunks and stir again. Place in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and roll into 14 even sized balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Press the cookies gently with the palm of your hand to flatten them slightly. Do not flatten them completely as they will spread out on their own.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-14 minutes, or until slightly golden on the edges but still somewhat soft in the centre. Let cool completely.
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Dalia says
These turned out great! I used sugar free maple syrup for less sugar.
livesimplyhealthy says
Glad to hear it worked out!
Jade says
These are the best vegan grain free cookies I have ever made! You would never believe with the chewy texture that they are eggless! I love the simple healthy ingredients. They are very easy and super yummm! I highly recommend!
livesimplyhealthy says
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed them!
Kori says
Hello! Would these work with olive oil instead of coconut oil? Ive made these b4 and they were amazing!! Just do nt consume coconut products any more… Thanks!
livesimplyhealthy says
Hi! I haven’t tested these with olive oil, and it isn’t saturated like coconut oil so I’m not sure if you would get the same texture. You could substitute a vegan butter alternative if you can eat that, otherwise try out the olive oil and let me know how it goes 🙂
Kayla says
My new go to cookies ! These are literally amazing.
livesimplyhealthy says
Thanks so much!
Elycia says
These were so soft we can’t believe they are gluten-free! Thanks for a great recipe.
livesimplyhealthy says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Blake says
Delicious!
livesimplyhealthy says
Thanks!