With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Healthy Almond Flour Cookies taste like a classic chocolate chip cookie but better. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free, they’re an easy one-bowl dessert that comes together quickly and brings bites of pure comfort.
"I never thought that we will have healthy chocolate chip cookies and I am so happy that we do since I adore them." -Elena
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 35 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 11
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 315 kcals and 6 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond butter, and Dairy-free chocolate chips.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: They’re rich, delicate, and buttery without dairy or eggs, with a soft crumble that feels indulgent rather than “healthy.”
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We actually call these “crumble cookies” in our house, and that’s not a bad thing. Almond flour cookies are naturally more delicate than traditional flour-based ones, especially when they’re warm. The combination of maple syrup and finely ground almond flour gives them that soft, melt-in-your-mouth feel, similar to these almond flour thumbprint cookies, rather than a firm bakery-style cookie straight from the oven.
Because these cookies are grain-free, they firm up as they chill, which makes them easier to handle and perfect for snacking later. I usually make a batch on the weekend and let them set in the fridge, then enjoy them as a simple treat, alongside something fun like a cookies and cream shake.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Flavor: These chocolate chip cookies are healthy cookies that don't taste healthy. They're crumbly, light, and perfect for indulging.
Naturally gluten-free: Not made with fancy flours or gluten-free blends, just almond flour and basic kitchen staples.
Kid-approved: They're the cookies I whip up when my kids need a bit of a pick-me-up.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Almond flour: Don't confuse this with almond meal; the flour will have a smoother texture and a light and bright color. Learn the difference between almond flour and meal.
- Coconut oil: Since this oil hardens when chilled, it actually helps hold the cookies with almond flour together. If you opt for an unprocessed coconut oil, there may be a subtle flavor.
- Almond butter: Make sure to use a fresh jar so that it mixes easily. Homemade no oil peanut butter can work as well.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Sprinkles: Top the cookies with themed sprinkles for a special gathering.
Add crunch: Use a crunchy nut butter or top the cookies with pecans for some extra texture, this is tasty for gluten and dairy-free coffee cake, too.
Chocolate: Add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder to the almond flour cookies recipe for a double chocolate flavor.
How To Make Healthy Almond Flour Cookies
Step 1: Warm the honey and coconut oil until melted.
Step 2: Mix together the dry ingredients, then add in the wet ingredients until combined.
Step 3: Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the cookies and bake them for just 10 minutes.
Step 4: Let cool at least 1 hour on the cookie sheet.
Expert Tips
For the cookies to be dairy-free and paleo, make sure to use Enjoy life chocolate chips.
Keep in mind that almond flour doesn't bind ingredients together; this is where the egg and coconut oil come in. This also makes them delicate out of the oven, so they need to cool fully before you grab them off the tray. Even then, they'll be insanely delicate, and you'll need a silicone spatula.
Freshly made, they're a buttery crumble-type of cookie. If you want to firm them up, store them in the fridge overnight, and they'll harden up from the coconut oil.
Storing: Once fully cooled, transfer the gluten-free almond flour cookies to an airtight container, making sure they're stored in a single layer. In the fridge, they'll stay fresh for 7-10 days and will firm up well.
Healthy Almond Flour Cookies FAQs
No. Coconut flour and almond flour are not interchangeable, as coconut flour absorbs liquid. Learn more about the difference between coconut flour and almond flour.
This specific almond flour cookie recipe is super delicate as there is nothing binding them. The only way the cookies don't fall apart is if you let them cool fully. Even off of the tray, they will crumble a bit. Once chilled though, they firm up as the coconut oil solidifies.
Yes, once cooled, you can freeze almond flour cookies in a single layer in an airtight bag for up to 2 months. Let them come to room temperature before serving, and know that the texture won't be as "melt in your mouth".
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Almond Flour Cookies With Maple Syrup
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Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup coconut oil measured solid
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tbs honey
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup enjoy life chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In the microwave or on the stove melt the coconut oil until it's liquid (melt the honey too if needed).
- In a large bowl combine the almond flour and baking powder.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, syrup and vanilla until mostly smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well- until everything is coated.
- Add in the chocolate chips and stir.
- On a silicone baking mat or a tray lined with parchment paper, portion the batter into balls using an ice cream scoop.
- With a fork or spatula, press down lightly to flatten the balls slightly.
- Bake for 6 minutes, flip the tray and bake for another 3-4 minutes until ever so lightly browned.
- The cookies won't look completely done, let them cool on the tray for at minimum one hour before moving them to the fridge.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Shelby S says
My go-to cookie recipe for pure comfort! They're crumbly and sweet and the perfect pick me up.
Ruthie says
I love chocolate chip cookies! I'll have to give this a try!
fitasamamabear says
I could live off all things cookies & chocolate 😀
Stephanie says
Yum, these look like such delicious cookies! I have almost everything to make these already.
fitasamamabear says
Ah I love that you already have the ingredients! Give them a try and let me know what you think 🙂
Kirsty Hoggons says
These look absolutely incredible! I am definitely going to be saving this recipe because when I am on holiday I think I will have to whip up a few batches! I think I need to look at some more of yours as well!
fitasamamabear says
Thanks Kristy! They're tasty. I actually keep a bunch of cookies in the freezer because I'm a dessert addict haha so It's nice when they're healthy!
Elena says
I never thought that we will have healthy chocolate chip cookies and I am so happy that we do since I adore them.
fitasamamabear says
Cookies are a must for me- a must! And since I eat so many I need them to be healthy haha
Nicole says
Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite thing! I am always open to making them healthier
fitasamamabear says
I think I would die without chocolate chip cookies haha they're pretty much a necessity!
Nay says
These sound amazing! I wish I could cook, I could try to make them as I'm trying to eat more healthily.
fitasamamabear says
Cooking definitely takes some practice! I used to live off of pizza pockets and McDonalds haha but it can be done! And these cookies are botha treat and goof for you so worth a try 🙂
Grace Blossoms says
My boys (6 and 3) love baking with me because they know it'll be a sweet treat! However, I try to bake a lot like you do, so this will be super fun to try!
fitasamamabear says
That's awesome you've got little helpers! I love knowing the ingredients in the cookies are quality ones- mainly so I know my little girl is still getting some benefits from them- enjoy giving them a try!
Gloria Harvley says
My mouth is watering just reading this! Looks so yummy!
fitasamamabear says
Thanks! You can't go wrong with cookies 😀
Kacey says
Gotta love healthy chocolate chip cookie recipes! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear says
You cannot ever go wrong with cookies! Enjoy them 🙂
Lauren says
I am such a sucker for anything chocolate! I am always on the look out for healthier options, and can't wait to make these myself! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear says
I eat chocolate every day haha so I'm also looking for better options too- glad I'm not alone in my chocolate needs 😀
Patricia says
Oooh, these seem really yummy! I am bookmarking this for future reference. Few (if anything) things are more delicious than HOMEMADE chocolate chip cookies. mmmmmmm.....
fitasamamabear says
Right?! I could eat chocolate chip cookies everyday.. and I did when I made this recipe haha
Christie Moeller says
Oh Yummy Yum Yum! These look wonderful and something I can actually eat on my diet!
xoxo Christie
fitasamamabear says
Glad to hear it! they freeze really well too just fyi. I love knowing that while they taste good they're not terrible for you 🙂
Jaclyn says
I just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award ?
fitasamamabear says
Thanks so much Jaclyn- that's super sweet of you!
fitasamamabear says
That's amazing Jaclyn- thanks for thinking of me!