Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies | A Healthier Cookie
I plan to make these healthier almond flour chocolate chip cookies all year! They have seven simple ingredients, and I will share some swaps you can use!
Healthy chocolate chip cookies made with almond flour are gluten-free, grain-free, have no refined sugars, are dairy-free, and taste amazing! They have six simple ingredients and can be made in fifteen minutes! You will love these delicious, healthy chocolate chip cookies!
I know it’s cliché to set those healthy goals for the New Year, but I love doing it. I love any opportunity to try new things, improve myself, or eliminate bad habits. This year, I want to focus on eating much healthier to feel better and be an excellent example for my son, who is now eating solid foods. I don’t ever plan to make food a “big deal” in our household, but I would like to do things behind the scenes that can make a difference. If I can make a healthier cookie, I plan to do it. If I can sneak vegetables into meals, I plan to do it. I know my generation grew up with “you need to eat everything on your plate, or “sugar is bad for you” being instilled into our minds, and I want to do everything I can to prevent any negative food thoughts or unhealthy relationships with food in our household. I plan never to make food a “reward” which is something I grew up with. I’d love any advice or tips for keeping a healthy boundary with kids and food in your house! Luckily, I have a child that has enjoyed eating everything so far. I know that can change, tho! Last night, he had a side of salmon, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, and he was reaching for more.
Watch the Video Tutorial for Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With Almond Flour
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies for a Healthier Treat!
Eating healthier recipes at home
Making healthier recipes at home will be so helpful when it comes to better eating habits. I’ve already started this week by making a lot of vegetables, proteins in the air fryer, eggs, homemade bread, and, to fill my sweet cravings, these cookies! They are so delicious and taste just as good as the real deal. I know that if my mom would have made these growing up, I would have eaten them! But was almond flour even a thing back then? Gosh, we are so lucky.
I will link a few other healthy cookie options at the bottom of this post!
Nutritional Information for healthier almond flour cookies:
75 Calories
8g Carbohydrates
1g Protein
5g Fat
1g Fiber
4g Sugar
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I love chocolate chip cookies that are soft and chewy but crispy around the outside, and since these were made without butter or flour, they were exactly what I wanted!
These chocolate chip cookies are made with seven simple ingredients, but here are some swaps you can make!
Ingredients:
Almond Flour
(you can do coconut flour, but you will need to add in coconut oil to help with dryness)
Vanilla – Almond Extract, Cinnamon, or Citrus Extract.
Sea Salt
Chocolate Chips
I used dairy-free, no added sugar, dark chocolate chips (here’s the brand)
I made a batch of these for my son and added chopped bananas and blueberries instead of the chocolate chips. I also left out the maple syrup and let the bananas and cinnamon sweeten them. I can share that recipe if you’d like! They came out super soft and easy for him to eat.
Maple Syrup
You can use regular sugar, honey, agave, stevia, or monk fruit. If you use any dry sugar, you’ll need to add two tablespoons of coconut oil or melted butter to your batter; otherwise, it will be too dry.
Baking Soda
Egg
Three tablespoons of flaxseed mixed with three tablespoons of warm water (let sit for five minutes). If the batter from this mixture is too runny, you may have to add extra almond flour.
Can I make Chocolate Chip Cookies Low Carb?
You can make this chocolate chip cookie recipe low-carb by using low-carb chocolate chips and monk fruit instead of maple syrup.
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Almond Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Tsps Vanilla
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips i used dairy free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and scoop 3 tablespoon-sized doughballs onto the parchment paper two inches apart. Roll the dough into a ball and press them flat to form a cookie shape. They won't spread much since they're almond flour and not regular all-purpose flour.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet.
- You can store it on the countertop, refrigerator, or freezer!
Nutrition
How to Make Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
STEP ONE: Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
STEP TWO: Mix in the egg, vanilla, and maple syrup.
STEP THREE: Add and fold the chocolate chips (or your choice of mix-ins!).
STEP FOUR: Add the cookies to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and press them down with your finger to flatten them.
STEP FIVE: Bake for 10-12 minutes, and allow them to cool on the pan.
Watch the Video Tutorial for Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With Almond Flour
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How to Store Almond Flour Cookies
I like to store these cookies in the freezer. They stay extra chewy in the center and perfect in the morning with a cup of coffee! Plus, if I leave them out on the counter, I eat too many of them. The centers of these cookies remind me of chewy macaroons. I love them and cannot wait to try out other flavors!
Try this delicious almond flour cookie recipe with white chocolate and cranberry! You can even add a little almond extract for an extra boost of almond flavor.
I hope you enjoy this healthier chocolate chip cookie recipe! I cannot wait to bring more healthy recipes to the blog (you guys voted for more on my Facebook page!) If you are not following me on Instagram or Facebook, please do so! I always share extra content on those platforms that sometimes never make the blog 😊
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Love this recipe! I’m following an AIP protocol and needed cookies back in my life! I’m using stevia and coconut oil to make them Candida protocol friendly, too! 10/10
Did you have a bad relationship with food as a kid? Absolutely NOT. Mum was always on a diet and I was either binging or restricting. Now, with my own tween daughters I say “fit, healthy” never skinny. Never talk about weight. Calories are called energy. Do we want energy from a healthy place or a soul food style? We use different verbiage to understand food and it’s power. I’m grateful they love every veg/fruit and are always willing to try new things! I don’t allow family to speak of diets unless it’s a medical issue requiring it. We just have stay mindful of words used. Exercise is a mood boost. 🙂
What healthy cookie recipe (or any recipe) would you like to see in 2023?
Coconut tea cookies or cinnamon ginger! They’re so good for the gut. Basically, any type of gut health friendly. Love ingredient’s that create a memorable moment w/ fam but work wonders for our bodies!
Happy NYE!!!
Hi, Kalisa!
I love that advice ♥️ We definitely grew up in a generation of diet culture.
ohhhh a coconut ginger sounds amazing!!
These are incredible! My family and I devoured them!
Longtime pinterest follower. You helped me get through my at home Mama days with great recipes (thank you). I’ve been remiss in interacting, but I do enjoy reading your blog!
You asked about getting bebe to eat healthy, for my 14 and 11 y.o. it was just a matter of feeding them good healthy food! Disclaimer: We are vegetarian and I’ve always loved fruits and veggies… so this might just be nature
1. I made my own food. Did my best to keep balance, we’re all human, but for the most part made everything 100% homemade. (especially their baby food)
2.I subscribe to the 20 times theory (sometimes you have to try it 20 times to like it). I was always trying new recipes, but made sure the kids had at least one thing on the dinner plate that I knew they loved. one “polite bite” was all that was required.
3. When I’m making sweets, I automatically cut the sugar in half if not more.. this has been huge in keeping their food preferences to less processed sugary foods.
4. I never say no to them asking to try new produce.
Now I have 2 young ladies who love their fruits, veggies, and adventurous healthy eating.
Did you have a bad relationship with food as a kid? -No, but I was raised by a Mom who was always on the latest fad diet, and my Dad’s side of family had no boundaries with food. My hubbies family also ate without boundaries, so we’ve had to figure out a better life for our littles and health.
What are some food boundaries you use with your family?- No eating while preoccupied, wait 20 minutes for seconds, don’t ever feel like you have to finish something. I will change the subject when people have inappropriate body shaming/ talk or discussing of diets in front of my kids and I refuse to partake of these conversations away from them. We talk about keeping your body healthy and showing it love. Most of all, I love my body and all of it’s beauty… best boundary you really can have for your kids!
I made these tonight, and they were delicious! I used 1 tsp of almond extract and 1/2 tsp of vanilla. I substituted the maple syrup for monk fruit, and used 1/2 cup of Lily’s dark chocolate chips. They turned out so good! I was worried I would want to eat them all, but 1 was rich enough to satisfy my sweet tooth! Thank you for the recipe!
I grew up in the diet culture era as well, and I’m trying hard to change my mindset so I can set a better example for my daughter.
Hi, Candice!
I need to try these with almond extract! I love anything with almond flavor.
Thank you for sharing your subs and feedback!!
I’ve been eyeballing these yummy-looking cookies over on your IG and hopped over to make sure I save the recipe! 🙂 Can’t wait to try these out soon!
Make Life Marvelous
A good cookie option for the kids without overload of sugar. They taste great too!
The most important guidelines in our family are to focus on “real” food, cook at home mostly, and enjoy everything moderately. It works out well!
I make these cookies all the time, thank you so much!
Hi there,
Can you provide the calorie count? This is most important, but nutritional info. would be nice.
Thank you,
Suzen
I would also like to know
These cookies were delicious. My Husband and I had them for breakfast with our coffee and literally almost at them all in one sitting.. Thank you this is my new go to cookie recipe.
Very easy to make and turned out super tasty
We have made these cookies plenty of times, and they always come out delicious and not grainy like many almond flour recipes. Thank you!
Would be great if you have the calorie and nutritional information. Made them per the recipe and they are tasty. Thank you!
Hi, Tracy!
I try not to include calories or nutrition facts on my blog since I try my best not to look at calories when eating foods, but there are a bunch of free calorie calculators on the internet where you can type in the ingredients, and it’ll give you a nutritional label 🙂
So yummy. Love this recipe ! I used around 3/4 cup of dark chocolate morsels 🙂
Thanks for the feedback, Judy! 🙂
I loved them! The texture was just right. We are trying to eat healthier and cut out sugar but we love cookies so this recipe is definitely a keeper.
These came out delicious and soft. I made a second batch and substituted the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and cranberries. delicious!
so good!! Not sure how to store them because it became super wet in a container the next day. Any suggestions?
Hmm, they should not have become wet. Were they still warm when you stored them? Maybe the moisture from the heat? I’d leave them out to cool down comptletely before storing them in the freezer!
so good, no butter but delicious ! my grandparents are obsessed
Made jalapeño cheddar was a hit
Soooo soft!
These cookies are super yummy! I used dark chocolate chips but reduced the amount to 1/2 cup. Thus far, the best healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe I’ve tried! I’ve already shared and will definitely be making again as is and using to create alternate variations. Thank you!
Several people have asked about calories. I entered the information into Very Well’s Nutritional Calculator. As written, for 24 cookies, it’s approximately 104 calories each.
Loved these!!
These are the perfect cookie! I followed the recipe, then before baking I rolled up the dough in a log shape and froze for 15 mins. Then cut dough and topped with flakey salt and baked as recipe said. so delicious! will make again!
Made these today…they are delish!
YUMMY! I probably have the biggest sweet tooth out of anyone I know. However, in the past few years, I have really been doing my best to cut out refined sugar, processed foods, etc. I love how simple this recipe is and how delicious these cookies turned out! Now I have a guilt free snack that I can make in just a few minutes that is way healthier than anything store bought. Thank you!
I’m so happy you loved these cookies!!! You need to try the chocolate one next!:)
Came out soft and delicious. On the next go around I added oats, coconut and craisins. A great base recipe.
They are awesome! One of the few treats I dare eat with high cholesterol.
We make them slightly less sweet and get asked for the recipe frequently.
So easy and quick to make, too!
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing a review, Susanne!!:)
So easy and the best recipe, healthy or not.
Could I replace the almond flour with oat flour?
Yes!
Quick and easy to make and absolutely delicious. Second time around I made one batch and replaced the chocolate chips with chopped walnuts, and to another batch I added a few tablespoons of cocoa. This recipe is definitely a keeper, and I highly recommend it.
I made these and loved them but now I would like to add vanilla protein powder. Can I reduce the flour by a 1/3 C and add the protein powder?
absolutely the BEST cookies ever! healthy is the best
They were good! Hit the spot!
We make these weekly!
Tara Lynn,
So happy I came across your Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe! They are delicious and will definitely become a favorite treat. ~ Joanne ~
So happy you love them!! 🙂
I literally never leave reviews. I just had to say I’ve been trying so many healthy cookie recipes and this one is by far the best. Using almond flour will never give you the normal cookie consistency you’re used to, but this is close enough. I made the recipe exactly as written except I added one scoop of vanilla protein powder. I feel like the consistency was the same or close to what it would have been without it. I did use an extra large egg so maybe that compensated for the additional dry ingredient?
Anyway, these were super easy and they really do taste like traditional chocolate chip cookies for the most part. Thanks so much for your recipes!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! Also I love the idea of adding protein powder and im going to try that today!! I’m always looking for a way to sneak in extra protein for the family.
oooh I never thought to add protein powder!
Are they crispy? Can i not sift the almond or coconut flour? Thank you.
If you switch out the almond flour for coconut flour, it’ll give you a super dry texture. You’d have to play around with the other ingredients as well.
These cookies have a soft center and crispy outside.
My boyfriend and I have both recently started a diabetes healthy lifestyle and we’ve been really missing chocolate chip cookies so I went looking for a recipe using almond flour and here it is. the only change that I made was I used sugar-free maple syrup because I was trying to get as carb-free as I could without sacrificing my chocolate chips and I also added a tablespoon of organic baking cocoa to make them chocolate chocolate chip. I don’t know if these are going to make it through the evening. They are absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making these again!
Thank you for the feedback!! so so glad you enjoyed and they fit your lifestyle!