Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I know what you may be thinking…how can chocolate chip cookies be healthy? But it’s true! These paleo based, delicious, crumbly chocolate chip cookies are definitely further along the healthy scale than most. Just like my Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, these cookies have some major perks.
If you’re looking for a tasty cookie that won’t set your health goals or diet restrictions back you’ve found it! These paleo cookies are almond based meaning they’re wheat free and give you a great boost of healthy fats!
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These cookies keep really well in the freezer and make a perfect late night movie sack when you have a craving. They’re dairy free, gluten free and absolutely delicious.
I’d tell you to make a big batch and share them, but honestly, keep these little treats for yourself! These cookies come out a bit crumbly which means they melt in your mouth nicely when devouring them.
Ingredients In Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 2 cups almond meal
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 almond butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tbs honey
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup enjoy life chocolate chips (dairy free)
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How To Make The Cookies
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 meal and baking powder.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, syrup and vanilla until 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 ten minutes before moving.
Makes 9-10 cookies
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These paleo, dairy free, almond based cookies are perfect to whip up and munch on when you need a cookie fix!
- Yield: 9-10 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond meal
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 almond butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tbs honey
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup enjoy life chocolate chips (dairy free)
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 meal and baking powder.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, syrup and vanilla until 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 ten minutes before moving.
If you’re looking for a tasty but healthy cookie you’ve found it! These paleo chocolate chip cookies are easy to make, contain real, healthy ingredients and are perfect to store in your freezer for when you need them
Looking for more tasty desserts? Check out my favorite Raw Brownies or these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
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That’s amazing Jaclyn- thanks for thinking of me!
Oh Yummy Yum Yum! These look wonderful and something I can actually eat on my diet!
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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 🙂
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…..
Right?! I could eat chocolate chip cookies everyday.. and I did when I made this recipe haha
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!
I eat chocolate every day haha so I’m also looking for better options too- glad I’m not alone in my chocolate needs 😀
Gotta love healthy chocolate chip cookie recipes! Thanks for sharing!
You cannot ever go wrong with cookies! Enjoy them 🙂
My mouth is watering just reading this! Looks so yummy!
Thanks! You can’t go wrong with cookies 😀
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!
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!
These sound amazing! I wish I could cook, I could try to make them as I’m trying to eat more healthily.
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 🙂
Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite thing! I am always open to making them healthier
I think I would die without chocolate chip cookies haha they’re pretty much a necessity!
I never thought that we will have healthy chocolate chip cookies and I am so happy that we do since I adore them.
Cookies are a must for me- a must! And since I eat so many I need them to be healthy haha
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!
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!
Yum, these look like such delicious cookies! I have almost everything to make these already.
Ah I love that you already have the ingredients! Give them a try and let me know what you think 🙂