A classic cookies recipe with a healthy twist. These paleo chocolate chip cookies with almond flour are a thick, melt-in-your-mouth cookies recipe. Sweetened with maple syrup and just a hint of honey, these pale chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and contain ingredients you'll already have in your cupboards.
Easy, delicious, and perfect for kids! These paleo chocolate chip cookies are made with almond flour to keep them grain-free and a combination of almond butter and honey to bind them without eggs.
They're a crumbly, healthy option to hand on hand or bring to share.
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What Makes These Cookies Paleo?
These cookies are made without grains or artificial sweeteners. Learn more about what to eat and what not to eat on the paleo diet.
Likewise, they use a base of almond flour in place of wheat and are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and just a hint of honey.
Which Chocolate Chips Are Paleo?
In addition to the honey and maple syrup, these paleo chocolate chip cookies use semi-sweet chocolate chips! Enjoy life chocolate chips are dairy and gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO.
Thus, they're pretty much the healthiest chocolate chips to use when making any paleo desserts.
Can Almond Flour Replace Paleo Flour
You cannot sub almond flour for paleo flour in a one-to-one ratio. This is because most paleo flours have a binder in them to hold baked treats together. Since almond flour does not include a binding ingredient, it can not be substituted.
Similarly, many paleo flours will "rise" when baked. Almond flour, being just almonds, will not.
Texture & Taste
These paleo cookies are sheer perfection. They're sweet but not too sweet, which makes them perfect for kids.
In regards to the texture of the cookies, they're not soft but thick and almost crumbly. They do fall apart easily but they also melt in your mouth as well.
They're the best paleo cookies to bring to a group of "regular" people who may be skeptical about trying a healthier dessert. The cookies are very similar (and make with mostly the same ingredients) as these paleo cookie dough bites. These are another great option to win over people to the paleo diet.
How To Make Paleo Cookies Without Eggs
For this recipe, the almond flour is bound by a combination of almond butter and honey. This creates a sticky texture that eliminated the need for eggs.
While this won't work for all recipes, it does work for a lot.
FAQ's & Tips
Easy to make, these paleo chocolate chip cookies are a hit with everyone! However, before you dive in, here are a few notes:
- any nut butter should work in place of the almond butter
- make sure to measure the coconut oil before it's melted
- let the cookies sit on the pan to cool, this is what firms them up.
- almond flour and almond meal are not the same things. Make sure to use blanched almond flour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 4 tbs maple syrup
- 1 tbs honey
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Egg-Free, Paleo, Grain-Free)
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Silicone Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond meal
- 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 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.
Notes
- any nut butter should work in place of the almond butter
- make sure to measure the coconut oil before it's melted
- let the cookies sit on the pan to cool, this is what firms them up.
- almond flour and almond meal are not the same things. Make sure to use blanched almond flour.
- Grab the ingredients from my pantry staples
Nutrition
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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
Jaclyn
I just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award ?
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fitasamamabear
Thanks so much Jaclyn- that's super sweet of you!
fitasamamabear
That's amazing Jaclyn- thanks for thinking of me!
Christie Moeller
Oh Yummy Yum Yum! These look wonderful and something I can actually eat on my diet!
xoxo Christie
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fitasamamabear
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 🙂
Patricia
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
Right?! I could eat chocolate chip cookies everyday.. and I did when I made this recipe haha
Lauren
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
I eat chocolate every day haha so I'm also looking for better options too- glad I'm not alone in my chocolate needs 😀
Kacey
Gotta love healthy chocolate chip cookie recipes! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear
You cannot ever go wrong with cookies! Enjoy them 🙂
Gloria Harvley
My mouth is watering just reading this! Looks so yummy!
fitasamamabear
Thanks! You can't go wrong with cookies 😀
Grace Blossoms
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
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!
Nay
These sound amazing! I wish I could cook, I could try to make them as I'm trying to eat more healthily.
fitasamamabear
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 🙂
Nicole
Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite thing! I am always open to making them healthier
fitasamamabear
I think I would die without chocolate chip cookies haha they're pretty much a necessity!
Elena
I never thought that we will have healthy chocolate chip cookies and I am so happy that we do since I adore them.
fitasamamabear
Cookies are a must for me- a must! And since I eat so many I need them to be healthy haha
Kirsty Hoggons
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
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!
Stephanie
Yum, these look like such delicious cookies! I have almost everything to make these already.
fitasamamabear
Ah I love that you already have the ingredients! Give them a try and let me know what you think 🙂
Ruthie
I love chocolate chip cookies! I'll have to give this a try!
fitasamamabear
I could live off all things cookies & chocolate 😀