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    Home » Gluten Free » Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Dec 4, 2019 · by Anne · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Healthier homemade chocolate chip cookies are buttery, crisp around the edges and filled with dark chocolate chips. They are a better for you version and there are options to make them gluten-free and vegan.

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    A Healthier Cookie Recipe

    I won’t say that this is a recipe for healthy chocolate chip cookies because I don’t think there are any truly healthy cookie recipes. But these chocolate chip cookies are healthier, and they might become your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.  

    I tweaked my family’s treasured chocolate chip cookie recipe to make a better for you version. There aren’t any crazy ingredients, only good old fashioned natural ingredients. Just like these healthy almond joy bites or these no-bake fudge brownies are.

    Here is What You Will Need 

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    • Unsalted butter
    • Coconut sugar
    • Whole wheat flour
    • Dark Chocolate Chips (at least 60% cacao)
    • Vanilla 
    • Sea Salt
    • Baking Soda 
    • Walnuts or pecans – roughly chopped
    • Parchment Paper
    • Cookie Sheet
    chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet

    How to make Easy Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies 

    • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl
    • Mix the butter and coconut sugar together
    • Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture
    • Gradually add the dry mixture to the egg and butter mixture
    • Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts
    • Place the cookie dough on cookie sheets
    • Bake for 12 minutes

    Total Estimated Time to Make This Recipe: 25 to 35 Minutes

    chocolate chip cookies on a plate with milk in a bottle

    Recipe Variations 

    For a gluten-free version, replace the whole wheat flour with 3 cups of almond flour and dues 6 tablespoons butter in place of 8 tablespoons of butter which is a ½ cup.

    For a vegan version: use two flax eggs in place of eggs ( one tablespoon flaxseed meal plus three tablespoons water per egg). Replace the butter with an equal amount of coconut oil and replace the chocolate chips with vegan chocolate chips.

    Add some nuts: stir in one half cup of chopped walnuts, chopped macadamia nuts or pecans with the chocolate chips.

    Chocolate chip cookies on a sheet pan

    How to Store Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Once the cookies have completely cooled off, store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

    Try These Healthier Recipes

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      Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox,  an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only.  Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.

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        Comments

        1. Pam Greer

          December 18, 2018 at 3:53 pm

          I absolutely love that you made these healthier with whole wheat flour and dark chocolate chips! I love cookies, but I am always searching for a healthier version!! Pinned!

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        2. Farwin | Love & other Spices

          December 20, 2018 at 10:57 am

          They look perfect for a dunk in the milk! I always look for heathier version of desserts for me and this fits the bill.

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          • anne

            December 20, 2018 at 12:29 pm

            Thank you Farwin!

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        3. Analida Braeger

          December 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm

          Drooling. Chocolate chip cookies are my absolute fave. These look like the perfect balance between crispy and chewy. The best. Thanks for sharing.

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        4. Kiki Johnson

          December 20, 2018 at 2:37 pm

          I love me some healthy chocolate chip cookies! I would go for the vegan whole wheat option as many of my friends are vegan! The perfect goodie to bring to a party!

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          • anne

            December 20, 2018 at 9:49 pm

            Kiki, my favorite way to make these is the gluten-free version. And I don’t have to eat gluten-free but sometimes alternative ways just taste better

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        5. Jennifer

          December 21, 2018 at 11:04 am

          I love chocolate chip cookies and I love that these are healthy because that means I don’t have to feel bad about eating a ton of them!

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        6. Shannon

          December 22, 2018 at 1:02 pm

          Chocolate chip cookies are basically LIFE. Thank you for sharing your recipe and including the different options!

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        7. Marisa Franca

          December 23, 2018 at 3:18 pm

          I’m so glad I found a healthier chocolate chip cookie recipe! We do love our chocolate chip cookies and I love making them for the grandsons but I’m also trying to make sure that their treats aren’t loaded with sugar and fat. This recipe is a winner in my book.

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        8. Sri Mallya

          December 23, 2018 at 4:33 pm

          Cookies look so perfect and yum. Loved your recipe. I will soon give this a try!

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        9. Amanda Mason

          December 23, 2018 at 4:34 pm

          Loving this version of chocolate chip cookie! And I love that you made a gluten free and vegan option!! Loving me some cookies this time of year!!

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        10. Tammy

          December 24, 2018 at 1:47 am

          Love the variety of options you offer. These cookies look so good and I’ve never met a chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like. Going to have to give these a try 😉

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        11. Natalie

          December 24, 2018 at 11:05 am

          I’m always in the mood for good delicious cookie. I love the texture and flavors in this recipe. I must give it a try. Love that these are gluten free and healthier than regular cookies. So yummy!

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