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June 14, 2017

Paleo and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These paleo and vegan chocolate chip cookies are a spin off the old classic recipe, but free of gluten, grains, dairy, and refined sugar!

Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies | Grain, Gluten, Dairy, Egg, & Refined Sugar Free
If there’s a dessert I’ve probably made more than anything else, it’s chocolate chip cookies. It’s my go-to treat for get togethers, game nights, etc. They’re not only delicious, but I love that they don’t require refrigeration, cutting, forks, or plates.

..and who doesn’t love a chocolate chip cookie anyway?!

The nice thing about these cookies is that they’re made much healthier than the classic butter and sugar heavy version. They have almond flour instead of all-purpose, maple syrup instead of sugar, and coconut oil instead of butter. It has no eggs, dairy, or grains, making it paleo and vegan friendly as well! 

Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies | Grain, Gluten, Dairy, Egg, & Refined Sugar FreePaleo and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you look through the recipe archives on this blog, you’ll see no shortage of chocolate chip treats. From cookies, to bars, to muffins, there’s plenty of recipe ideas for my fellow chocolate chip lovers! I hope you get a chance to try these! 

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Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 7–8 large cookies 1x
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These delicious cookies are a spin off the old classic recipe, using healthier ingredients! These are made with almond flour instead of all-purpose and maple syrup instead of sugar, so they’re free of gluten, grains, dairy, and refined sugar too!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups finely ground almond flour (I used blanched almond flour, but almond meal should also work)
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch/powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (use refined coconut oil for less coconut flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4–1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, use more or less to taste (I used dark chocolate)
  • flaked sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Blend together dry ingredients—flour, arrowroot, baking soda, and salt. Add maple syrup, water, coconut oil, and vanilla, mixing just until combined. Stir in chocolate.
  2. Roll into large balls, about 2–3 tablespoons of dough. This recipe makes about 6–7 decent sized cookies or 10 smaller cookies.
  3. Gently flatten the balls of dough as these don’t spread much on their own. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly brown. Don’t over bake.
  4. Remove and let cool on the pan thoroughly to keep them from falling apart easily. Sprinkle with a bit of flaked sea salt, if desired.
  • Category: Dessert, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan

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  1. Randy says

    July 17, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I made these cookies today and they taste wonderful . Better than the sugar loaded cookies.
    Great recipe!
    Mahalo.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      July 19, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed these, Randy! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Hope your weekend is going well 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    January 26, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    So fabulous! I made the first batch with almond meal then another with blanched almond flour. Both were fabulous but the second were a bit prettier. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 6, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Hi Ashley! I’m so happy you enjoyed these cookies!! They are a family fave for sure! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback and for giving them a try! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Anna says

    June 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    I just made these and they’re so delish!! I made them smaller (about a tbsp) and made 16 cookies! Do I store them in the fridge? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 24, 2019 at 10:04 am

      Hi Anna! I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I usually leave them at room temperature for a couple of days, if it’s cool, but they should be fine in the fridge as well! If they won’t be eaten with 3-4 days, I’d suggest freezing a portion of them to enjoy at another time. As long as they’re well wrapped, they’ll taste just as fresh once they’re thawed!

      Reply
  4. Danielle says

    February 12, 2019 at 8:28 am

    These cookies look amazing. Can I use tapioca powder instead of arrowroot?

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 12, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Hi Danielle, I haven’t tried it with tapioca, but I think it will work since they are similar ingredients. Please let me know how they turn out with the substitution if you give it a try. Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  5. Guoda says

    July 2, 2018 at 9:01 am

    Absolutely loved it! I used agave syrup instead of maple syrup (I don’t have it) and I didn’t added vanilla extract (it was run out). When I finished the dough I thought that it’s too crumbly and I won’t make the cookie shape so I added one more spoon of agave and 1-2 spoons of water. TIP: When shaping the cookies moisten your hands with water so the dough won’t be so sticky and the process will be easier Thank you, Joscelyn!

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      July 4, 2018 at 11:06 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed these cookies, Gouda! They are a family fave! Thanks for the very helpful tips too, especially about wetting your hands to shape them. That’s a great idea! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Guoda says

    July 2, 2018 at 3:53 am

    I’m going to make these cookies today<3 Is it okay to use agave syrup instead of maple syrup???

    Reply
  7. Cynthia Malek says

    June 11, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    what are the nutritional values?

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 12, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Hi Cynthia! I don’t provide nutritional values because they’re often times inaccurate, but I ran this through a nutrition calculator and it shows that 1 of 8 servings is 108 calories, 7.2 g total fat, 10.4 g carbs, 7.5 g sugar, 1.3 g protein. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Cynthia Malek says

        June 12, 2018 at 3:29 pm

        That works, thank you! BTW, love these cookies!

        Reply
        • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

          June 12, 2018 at 4:10 pm

          You’re welcome, Cynthia! Yay, I’m happy you enjoyed them! These cookies are one of our favorite treats! Thanks for giving them a try! 🙂

          Reply
  8. Kaitlyn says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    These just came out of the oven and they are amazing! I had to pop them back in for an additional 10 minutes because they were still very doughy, but the extra time was just what they needed. Yum!!

    Reply
  9. puja says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    I completely agree with you Joscelyn that we really cannot buy homemade taste in a package. And not just happiness, health is also homemade. BTW I love cookies and especially when it has a chocolate chip in it. Thank for sharing the recipe… 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Thank you Puja! Yay to another chocolate chip fan!

      Reply
  10. Amber says

    June 17, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    These cookies look yummy! I’ll have to save this recipe!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Amber!

      Reply
  11. Taylor Mobley says

    June 17, 2017 at 10:42 am

    These look amazing and so delicious! Definitely saving this recipe to make for my husband and I!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 17, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you for the compliment! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  12. RM says

    June 16, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    These look s delicious and amazing!!!! I can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you! Please let me know how you like this recipe. Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  13. Taylor Kirk says

    June 16, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    Oh My Goodness!!!!!!!!

    I need this right now! Pinning it!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Taylor!

      Reply
  14. Lulu @ Thousand Caminos says

    June 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    Oh darn wish I saw this earlier! :p they look delicious. I have leftover over almond flour from a failed macaron experience so I will make these cookies next time! I pinned it so I can remember 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks for pinning, Lulu!

      Reply
  15. Emma says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Im grain gluten and refined sugar free too so these are perfect – they look delicious! Will have to give them a go

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Emma!

      Reply
  16. Shelby @Fitasamamabear says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    These look great! I make a lot of GF desserts and almond meal is by far one f my favorite bases!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Shelby! I hope you have an awesome weekend!

      Reply
  17. Candace says

    June 16, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    this is just tooo good. so so yummy

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Candace!

      Reply
  18. Lisa says

    June 16, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Jess says

    June 16, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    Absolutely mouthwatering! I have never seen a paleo/vegan recipe look soooo good! My husband is paleo and my daughter has a dairy allergy so finding something that fits both their needs always is a blessing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      I’m so glad you found something that will work for you and your family, Jess! This made my day!

      Reply
  20. Emily says

    June 16, 2017 at 10:21 am

    Wow, you really nailed food photography in this post. These are amazing! I’m going to have to try these, they look delish!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Emily! Thank you of the kind words. Have a great Friday!

      Reply
  21. Alara says

    June 16, 2017 at 8:29 am

    These look so delicious.. but can I substitute olive oil for coconout oil, wholewheat flour/oat flour for almond flour?

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 11:11 am

      Thank you, Alara! Unfortunately, I don’t think those changes would produce the same results, since almond flour has much more moisture and fat than whole wheat or oat flour. That’s why it only needs a couple of tablespoons of oil compared to most cookie recipes which require 1/2-1 cup. With regular flour it might come out very dry and hard. If wanting to substitute for coconut oil, I’d try melted butter (dairy free would work) since it, like coconut oil, is solid at room temperature. Please let me know if you try it with any changes!
      Here’s another recipe I have which uses regular flour and butter if you’re interested in taking a look: http://www.wifemamafoodie.com/coconut-sugar-chocolate-chip-cookies/

      Reply
  22. elsie says

    June 16, 2017 at 2:56 am

    They look crunchy and sweet…

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Elsie!

      Reply
  23. Cori @ Sweet Coralice says

    June 15, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    Oh my word! I don’t make anything paleo or vegan but these are looking mighty fine! I have been perusing the baking isles at the local grocery stores and Sam’s club and have been very tempted at trying out different variations of my recipes as sometimes I have extra almond flour (from making macarons) that I want to use up before it expires. I just haven’t had the chance to. But hats going to change soon. Great post and I love your site! Signed up for newsletter

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you so much, Cori! I appreciate you signing up for the newsletter! I have lots of recipes which use regular flour as well, so I hope you’re able to find some things on the blog you might interested in!

      Reply
  24. Molly | Miss Molly Moon says

    June 15, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    First, these look DELICIOUS. Second, I’m so glad you sprinkled them with flaked sea salt. That is my favorite way to enjoy and chocolate chip cookie…so I’m going to have to try this recipe. I like to sprinkle a tiny bit of salt into my hot chocolate, too. It’s SO good.

    Molly // Miss Molly Moon

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      I love salty and sweet hot cocoa too. What a nice combo. Thanks for the encouragement!

      Reply
  25. Kristyl says

    June 15, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Definitely going to try making these bad boys!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Lol thank you Kristyl!

      Reply
  26. Lisa Elaine says

    June 15, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    I am always looking for healthier versions of my favorite treats! Saving!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Thank you. Have a great evening!

      Reply
  27. Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says

    June 15, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Pinning this for later!!! These cookies sound and look amazing!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      I appreciate the kind words Sabrina!

      Reply
  28. Ladonna Maxwell Dennis says

    June 15, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    These look absolutely delicious. I always love a good chocolate chip cookie and with these being gluten free I know I could make them and take them to a get together without the worry of someone not being able to have them.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Ladonna! I hope you have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  29. Meagan Mirabella says

    June 15, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    These cookies look amazing! My husband is always trying to get me to adapt to his paleo dieting…with this recipe, I will! Your pics are amazing too!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you Megan!

      Reply

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