The best ever soft paleo chocolate chip cookies that are grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free. This easy cookie recipe yields light, fluffy classic chocolate chip cookies perfect for any occasion! Safe to say, this is going to be your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe to share with friends, kids, and your family. Plus they are ready in 35 minutes.
The Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m seriously still dreaming of these soft chocolate chip cookies. They are light, fluffy, and dangerously delicious. Forget about store-bought or boxed cookies, these paleo chocolate chip cookies are 100 times better! Not only are they perfectly and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and a dash of coconut sugar, but they also have the perfect texture crunch from the chocolate chunks and sea salt. Honestly, you could find these cookies in a bakery!
I have to admit, my love runs deep for these amazing chocolate chip cookies. I mean, not only are they paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but each bite takes me back to my childhood when my mom used to bake a fresh batch of classic chocolate chip cookies after school on Fridays. Nothing, I repeat nothing, was better than those cookies.
My entire family is obsessed with these soft chocolate chunk cookies. We have already consumed 12 batches over the past month! Safe to say, these best ever soft paleo chocolate chip cookies are truly delicious and are going to be your new favorite low-carb, healthy cookie recipe for any occasion!
Ingredients Used for Grain-Free Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
You’ll only need a handful, simple ingredients to get this easy dessert recipe going! You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already. For this paleo, easy recipe, you’ll need some maple syrup, almond flour, almond butter, and, of course, lots of chocolate chips!
- Egg
- Almond flour
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut oil, melted
- Coconut sugar
- Salt
- Almond flour
- Baking soda
- Chocolate chips
Substitution Options for Best Ever Soft Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you find yourself missing an ingredient or two, try these! I recommend substituting no more than 1-2 ingredients.
Almond flour – swap 1 for 1 with regular all-purpose flour or gluten free flour.
Coconut sugar – I recommend trying light brown sugar or regular granulated sugar here!
Coconut oil – Feel free to use olive oil, butter or ghee!
Maple syrup – Swap out for your favorite liquid sweetener (like honey or monk fruit)!
What You’ll Need to Make Healthy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
For this easy paleo recipe, you’ll only need a couple of kitchen tools making the clean up super easy! Plus you only need a few things to get you going, including a mixing bowl, banking tray, and an oven. This healthy dessert recipe could not be any simpler!
- One large mixing bowl
- One large baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Stirring utensil
- A fork
- Measuring tools: 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1 cup
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How to Make the Best Ever Soft Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe is so simple and really easy to make. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in less than 35 minutes! And all you need is baking sheet, parchment paper, a mixing bowl, and an oven.
Here, I’ll walk you through the steps to make these delicious, healthy soft chocolate chip cookies!
First, preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk egg. Then add in almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and baking soda.. Mix with a spatula until fully combined.
Now, add in almond flour and salt, Again, mix with a spatula until fully combined. Next, hand fold in your dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Whole Foods Brands)! You can also add in some nuts like walnuts, peanuts, or pecans if you want, and even some dried fruit! Totally optional and customizable.
Now its time to chill the dough. Place mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes!
When your dough is ready, slightly wet your hands and form 16 – 20 balls (about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough) and evenly space them across the lined baking tray. Gently press down to form a cookie shape.
Bake and enjoy your delicious low-carb paleo chocolate chip cookies!
I highly recommend storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 -6 days!
How to Store Extra Healthy Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make extra paleo chocolate chip cookies? No worries, I love to save my extras in a sealed airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days or in the fridge for 5 to 6 days!
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Best Ever Soft Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup creamy almond butter, unsalted
- ⅓ cup 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cup + 1 Tbsp almond flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine whisked egg, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and baking soda.
- Add in almond flour and salt. Fold in chocolate chips with spatula.
- Place mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill the dough.
- Slightly wet hands, roll 16 - 20 dough balls, and evenly space across the lined baking tray. Gently press down to form a cookie shape.
- Bake for 11 - 13 minutes, until a light golden brown.
- Let cool & enjoy!
Notes
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Emma Kate says
WOW!! So good.
Jenn Lipson says
Really soft and yummy! Great paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Tati Chermayeff says
Well, this just made my day! Thanks for commenting. I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe.
Patrícia Vigário says
Hi!
If i wanted this recipe non gluten free, what would be the measurements of regular flour? Thanks!
Tati Chermayeff says
Hi! I have not tested this recipe with regular flour; however, I recommend substituting 1:1 with all-purpose flour.
Madi G says
YOU NEED THESE COOKIES! So easy to make and a nice healthier alternative. I made these for the nurses on my unit and they were a big hit!
emily says
these are so yummy