Crumbly, delicious and simple to whip up these paleo chocolate chip cookies are a necessity in your kitchen (as are these other favorite cookie recipes!). They contain only eight ingredients that you mostly likely already have and are perfect to keep in the freezer for “cookie emergencies” (it’s a thing). 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 chocolate chip cookies are almond based meaning they’re wheat free and give you a great boost of healthy fats! These paleo, almond based cookies are quick to whip up and a tasty but semi-healthy option when you have a cookie craving! Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping! Ill be the first to admit that I’m a cookie fiend. Just like everyone else, I totally have a sweet tooth. Which is why I try to make recipes like these semi-healthy. In fact, I can easily tell you that this paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe freezes well and you can actually eat them right out of the freezer Why? Well first because I always have a treat stash in the freezer. And second because I’m impatient AF and end up eating things out of the freezer. Side note: they taste much better warm haha but when you need a cookie. You NEED a cookie. The freezer is my deterrent to eating the whole batch. Side Side Note: If you really want to indulge. Having cookies crumbled over cashew ice cream with a homemade caramel magic shell is probably the best thing ever 😉 Honestly,this is very much a personal choice and not a requirement. I actually don’t follow a full on paleo diet (or any diet for that matter) but I do feel better when I eliminate wheat and most gluten. You can learn more about gluten here but the most common symptom is bloating of the low belly. Between that and some regular tummy pain I decided to eliminate gluten as a trial. And those symptoms went away. Thankfully, I already tend to focus on a lot of quality over quantity choices and thus, a lot of my diet ends up as gluten-free or paleo naturally. I prefer using almond flours and gluten free flours as bases simply because they’re more nutrient dense so it made the switch pretty easy. And thank god, because this paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe is a must. It’s not often you get to say that a cookie recipe has at least some health benefits but here we are! Almond meal is used as the base in this paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe and easily one of my favorite products- ever. This is partially because it’s simple to use but also because almonds have so many healthy benefits. Calcium, fats, protein, almonds are no minor food! Almond flour is extremely nutrient dense which is why I use it a lot with kids. Plus, when you make almond pancakes you can’t go wrong! While giving up wheat based products is hard (and my house is definitely not wheat free), using nut flours in place of traditional wheat and processed flours is an easy and tasty swap. Because these paleo chocolate chip cookies are real food based they’re naturally dairy free and gluten free. While my house isn’t completely dairy free, I do try to avoid it in some ways and use *in my opinion* healthier alternatives. (and if you need some tips to go dairy free, I’ve got you covered!). I also try to keep sweeteners to a minimum. So these tasty cookies use a blend of pure maple syrup and raw honey. I won’t claim that sugar is the devil haha but it does muck up your system and the less you get of it the better (here’s how to reduce sugar) These paleo chocolate chip cookies are simple to whip up and it makes you nice if you share them. But it’s not a requirement 😉 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 Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9 -10 cookies
Calories 278 kcal
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.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 42mg1%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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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 🙂
I love chocolate chip cookies! I’ll have to give this a try!
I could live off all things cookies & chocolate 😀