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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Cookies

    Vegan and Gluten-Free Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    By Elaine Gordon · Published: Jun 15, 2017 · Modified: Feb 26, 2021

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    If you want to eat a cookie and feel really good about it, then this is the cookie for you. I cannot imagine a healthier cookie, plus they actually taste incredible.

    These soft and chewy cookies are refined sugar-free, butter-free, oil-free, vegan and gluten-free. They are full of nutritious ingredients including oats, flaxseed and almond butter.

    Almonds are low in carbohydrates and high in protein.  They also offer fiber, healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and calcium. See my complete guide on Almonds Benefits for Vegans for nutrition facts, health benefits and the many ways to incorporate almonds into your recipes!

    And best of all? They only require eight ingredients, one bowl and less than ten minutes of prep time.

    In my opinion, cookies should be simple to make, healthy and delicious. These most definitely fit the bill.  These chocolate chip cookies are the perfect healthy treat. I make at least one batch every week and my entire family just loves them.

    I hope you all enjoy this nutritious and allergy-friendly cookie recipe. If you give it a try, please snap a pic and tag #eatingbyelaine and @eatingbyelaine so I can see you enjoying your awesome creations.

    See all my favorite cookies recipes here.  

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    Vegan and Gluten-Free Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies


    5 from 1 review

    • Author: Elaine Gordon
    • Total Time: 18 mins
    • Yield: 15 1x
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    These easy, 8-ingredient vegan and gluten-free cookies are the perfect nutritious treat. They are refined sugar-free and full of healthy ingredients including oats, flaxseed and almond butter.


    Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup gluten-free oat flour*
    • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup raw, unsalted creamy almond butter (or any nut or seed butter you prefer)
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup mini vegan dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: oat flour, flaxseed, baking powder and salt.
    3. Using a hand mixer, blend in the wet ingredients: almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
    4. Using a large wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips.
    5. Using a retractable cookie dough scoop, place cookie dough on baking sheet. The recipe makes about 15 cookies if you use 1 heaping tablespoon of dough per cookie.
    6. Roll each ball together between your hands and slightly flatten each cookie. Bake for 8 minutes. Allow to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy the cookies immediately or store in an airtight container on your counter for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    * To make your own oat flour, simply add ¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats to a mini food processor and process for 30 seconds until a fine flour forms.

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 8 mins
    • Category: Dessert

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    • Almond
    • Chocolate
    • Oat Flour
    • Gluten-Free
    • Refined Sugar-Free
    • Vegan
    • Oven-Baked
    • Easy
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Quick

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    1. Elyse S says

      January 30, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      Love the flax seeds in these. It makes them so soft and chewy. Came together super fast; nice to make for a playdate!






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        February 01, 2022 at 11:25 am

        Thank you so much, Elyse! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed them! Best, Elaine

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