Healthy 1 Minute Giant Cookie For One (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free)
A giant, quick and easy cookie which can be soft and chewy or crispy and chewy depending on which method you choose! This delicious giant cookie is single serve and perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack between meals! It’s also naturally gluten-free, vegan, egg free, refined sugar-free and comes with a tested paleo option!
Let’s not discuss the elephant in the room.
The elephant being the 20 pounds I’ve gained since May.
Just kidding….about that being the elephant.
Yes, I’ve gained 20 pounds but the ‘elephant’ is the onslaught of single serve recipes I’ve been sharing lately. I remember going through this phase late last year and early this year and it seems as though it’s a seasonal thing. Screw Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring- It’s no bake, single serve, muffins and cake batter.
Before we get into the recipe, it’s also WHAT I ATE WEDNESDAY! Let’s check out what a full day of meals entailed…..
Breakfast- I wasn’t kidding- The Cookies and Cream dip for one has been breakfast every single day last week. I always add the scoop of protein which keeps me full all morning! Snack- The ugly stepsister’s of these sticky cinnamon bun cookies, minus the delicious glaze. They were refrigerated and were pretty epic. Lunch- So I’d been shooting all afternoon because the sun was having a dance session with me. I ate a late lunch of exactly what I’d shot- The low carb cake batter dip on two pieces of bread. It was much appreciated. Dinner- I made this one pan sausage, pasta and cheese baked dish…It was good but even better with a slew of hot sauce.
Now.
When it comes to cookies, many of you guys have either been on team soft and chewy or team chewy and crispy. The way to combat this is to test out various ingredients and ratios to produce something which fits both teams.
(I now have Lorde stuck in my head.)
This healthy GIANT cookie for one has been tested several times- Tested in the microwave (soft and chewy), tested in the oven twice (soft and chewy and chewy and crispy) AND has also been tested using coconut flour for my paleo friends out there. Regardless of which method you choose, you’ll be guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth/breakfast craving/food cravings/my 20 extra pounds.
This healthy Giant cookie for one takes barely any prep and a quick mix in the bowl before either microwaving it or baking it and voila- Instant edible gratification. This cookie is (As the picture depicts)– Giant and if you go the microwave route, only takes one minute! The best part is that it is single serve and perfectly portioned for one. It has no eggs or dairy so makes it completely vegan and dairy free. It also uses gluten-free oat bran or coconut flour (depending on which you choose) which makes it a suitable option for those following a gluten-free or paleo lifestyle. Besides some brown rice syrup and optional chocolate chips, this cookie is also refined sugar-free!
HACK! As mentioned earlier, I tried this out several times so ended up freezing some to enjoy throughout the week and give the broken ones to Alexis. If you go the oven route (or even the microwave one), simply whip up 4-5 at a time and freeze them for quick snacks or on the go breakfasts!
Make this healthy 1-minute giant cookie for one and make 20 extra ones- For each of my extra pounds.
PS- I love these extra pounds and have no intentions of losing them. In fact, Black Friday came at a perfect time.
PPS- Thank goodness for being able to work from home and for extra sized Adidas track pants.
- 1/2 cup gluten free oat bran (For paleo option, use 3 T coconut flour)
- 1 T coconut flour (can sub for an extra T rolled oats)
- pinch sea salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice (optional)*
- 2 T nut butter of choice (can sub for sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter)
- 1 T maple syrup (can sub for honey, agave or brown rice syrup)
- 1/4 cup + dairy free milk of choice**
- Dairy free chocolate chips, to top (optional)
- Line a baking tray (if using the oven) with baking paper and set aside. If using a microwave, simply grease a large plate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat bran, coconut flour, sea salt, cinnamon and protein powder of choice and mix well.
- Stir through the nut butter and sticky sweetener until a crumbly mixture is formed. Using a tablespoon at a time, add dairy free milk until a VERY thick batter is formed. Using your hands, form into a large ball.
- Transfer the 'ball' onto the greased tray or plate and press firmly until a cookie shape is formed. Top with chocolate chips and either microwave for 1 minute or if using the oven, bake at 350 degrees for around 10-12 minutes, until firm and golden brown on the outside.
- * I used a casein blend and a brown rice vegan blend. I do not recommend whey. You can omit the protein powder, but your cookie will be smaller
- ** Depending on the brand of protein powder and coconut flour, your results will vary- You may need less/more so add it in tablespoon at a time.
- These can be made in advance and frozen. They do not need to be refrigerated but are best kept refrigerated before packing for lunch boxes, snacks on the go etc.
Are you going to be hitting up the shops this Friday/Thursday midnight?
What did you eat for dinner last night? Juli gifted me with some homemade Gingerbread cookies and I may have had 3 with a glass of Almond milk
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Love big cookies 🙂 I will not be shopping on Thanksgiving or even black Friday, too crowded!
Right? I’m already searching online haha!
Yay to working at home in comfy pants! I think that’s worth more than 20lbs 🙂
Haha right? I should be grateful..with my extra pounds!
Why do you not recommend whey protein powder? Is it just because it’s a dairy derivative, or does it affect the baking or something? Thanks!
Hi Jen! It tends to make things more sticky and difficult to work with- If you do use it, you’ll need to greatly reduce the dairy free milk or add a dash more flour!
cool, that’s helpful to know. thank you 🙂
Holly cookie! I am amazed by its size from those ingredients. Not something one would expect! A must try!
Right? Thanks Megan! Have a fantastic day today 🙂
I have no words. I’ve said them already.
Thanks buddy!
Happy WIAW, Arman! I’m at home in Florida for a couple weeks visiting my family for Thanksgiving, so my Mom has been stuffing me full of the good stuff. Last night was salmon, taters and collard greens, alongside wine and carrot cake. Loving the look of the big cookie. And I also love that you eat so many of your own recipes each day! 🙂 The true test, right there!
Ashley! I thought so- You’re on my time frame! 🙂
Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving day today
Hey, don’t think twice about the elephant in the room! You’ll need those extra pounds as we head into the winter…you know, to stay warm and all! 🙂 I’m loving this giant cookie, though…and I could use one right about now. Oh, and I definitely plan on staying far away from Black Friday sales. It’s all about Cyber Monday!
Wait, apparently there is a cyber Thursday!!!! WE ARE MISSING OUT!
Single serving breakfasts in dessert form are all that’s right with the world.
Exactly! thanks Heather- Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving day today and give Matilda a ton of turkey 😀
Love the idea of a dough you can freeze and have on hand for when you’re ready to use it. I always appreciate that you include suggestions for substitutions to fit different allergies/restrictions. I have a tree nut allergy, and I have a few family members doing a Paleo-style diet (why listen to the dietitian in your family when you can go on a trendy diet?), so having suggestions for things I can make that we can all eat is so nice.
Thanks so much, Jess- Appreciate it!
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving day today!
Can’t even tell you how many times I’ve eaten muffins/cookies for lunch/dinner because I was shooting and ruined my appetite by snacking behind the scenes. And I think the Black Friday thing leaked up into Canadaland a bit, which is why I’ll be avoiding the malls on Friday. Too.many.people.
Right? I feel like it’s the story of my life lately!
20lbs?! I’m impressed! I gained about 10lbs since I left London, but I’ve lost about 5 in the past 3 weeks since I stopped eating so much gelato and pasta. Thankfully, I don’t have delicious giant cookies around to tempt me 😉
Haha if only work didn’t depend on it argh!
Oh hi I want this cookie like something fierce. I would probably share this with my husband but could also easily eat it all by myself in one sitting…haha.
Share it? That’s so kind of you haha! I would make two…for myself 😀
I’ve put on about 15 pounds in the past couple years and I’ve made the decision to not give a crap. My doctor told me I was in “lean fighting shape” this week, so that scale can kiss my (15 lb heavier) ass!
AMEN. Keep rocking on my friend. Bread and cheese and wine and kale. Ew kale.
Yum! What a good idea and I love the option of freezing some of this to have on hand for snacking.
Right? thanks so much Lisa!
I’ve had some serious issues w chocolate chip cookies lately as you can tell from my IG. That and my beloved mac and cheese pizza. I’m telling myself that I am doing the city a favor by sampling as many different ones as I can so I can report back and let you know where to satisfy your craving 🙂
Hahahaa if they make it on your mac n cheese pizzas….we might have some issues here.
I love that most of your meals look like dessert! I need to try that chocolate chip cookie recipe, I love that it’s clean and looks tasty. I’ve been on a cookie kick lately and I don’t think I’ll slow down during the holidays!
Please do! I can embrace that
Thank you for hosting this week, Arman! But more importantly, thank you for gracing my eyes with this DELICIOUS recipe. I’m silently cursing myself for living in a college dorm looking over the freshmen when I could be living in an apartment with a functioning kitchen. Okay, I love my job a lot… but grrr I want this recipe!
You are so welcome. Julia! Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving day today!
Mmmmmm why have those silly “2 bite cookies” when you can have a MONSTER COOKIE. All for YOU! Yes!!
Right? Thank you
Oh gosh, you crack me up! I am currently wearing Adidas sweat pants, hahaha 🙂
you had me at ‘giant cookie.’ I am dying of laughter at how massive it is!! This is the best
It’s delicious, enjoy!
A high protein…giant…COOKIE?! Sign me up, pal! I’d eat this any day–I would definitely follow a similar meal plan like yours–except more dessert, hahaha!
Is this recipe using rolled oats? I am not sure what “oat bran” is, and the second ingredient suggests “additional rolled oats”.
Hi Shawna! It does, oat bran is from the same family, but less processed. You can use all rolled oats 🙂