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These healthy chocolate chip cookies are the recipe that would convert ALL non-healthy eaters! They are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips in every bite. No chill time needed.
I consider myself an expert on chocolate chip cookies. I’ve shared a fair few on here too, including specialty ones like vegan chocolate chip cookies and keto chocolate chip cookies. However, when we want to eat cookies ALL the time and not feel guilty about it, these healthy chocolate chip cookies are your answer.
These cookies are so easy to make, perfectly soft, chewy, and crisp with edges. I’ve brought them to many events, and people always question whether I’ve secretly bought them from a bakery or dessert shop- they are THAT good and don’t taste healthy!
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Why I love this recipe
- Quick and easy. No chill time is needed, so these cookies only need 15 minutes in the oven.
- Wholesome ingredients. These healthy cookies need no white flour, eggs, sugar, or grains.
- Perfect texture and flavor. Sweet, buttery, and with mouthfuls of chocolate in every bite. The soft and chewy texture which we ALL love in any good cookie.
If you enjoy healthier cookie recipes, try my flourless cookies, healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and healthy oatmeal raisin cookies next.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“These are amazing! We’ve made them multiple times, both with honey and maple syrup, and they always turn out great. Our boys prefer them without chocolate, so we usually make both. Definitely recommend.” – Tina
Ingredients needed
- Almond flour. Blanched almond flour gives the chocolate chip cookies a light texture. Avoid using almond meal, as it will make the cookies denser.
- Arrowroot starch. Works with the almond flour to keep the cookies soft and chewy without falling apart or needing eggs. You can also use cornstarch if you’d like.
- Baking powder. Gives the cookies some rise and width.
- Coconut oil. It replaces any need for butter while keeping the cookies buttery and soft.
- Maple syrup. Adds sweetness to the cookies without being overpowering. You can replace this with agave nectar or honey (although honey can be slightly overpowering).
- Vanilla extract. A MUST for any good cookie recipe.
- Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but any milk of choice will work.
- Chocolate Chips. Use a mix of mini chocolate chips and standard chocolate chips to ensure there are mouthfuls in every bite.
How to make healthy chocolate chip cookies
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1– Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2- Heat the maple syrup and coconut oil together. Add the coconut oil and syrup mixture to the dry ingredients, vanilla extract, and milk. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 3- Form balls of dough and place on a lined baking tray, pressing down on each one to form a cookie shape.
Step 4- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly brown.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Shape cookies any way you like. Since these cookies don’t spread much, you can be flexible with how thick or thin you want them to be. I generally prefer them on the thicker side.
- DO NOT overbake the cookies! Again, these cookies are eggless, so if they are undercooked, it’s no issue.
- If your coconut oil and syrup mixture is still warm, let the cookie dough sit briefly before folding through the chocolate chips- we don’t want the chocolate chips to melt!
- Avoid overmixing the batter– overmixing will make the cookies more prone to falling apart.
- If the dough is crumbly, add a little more milk.
Storage instructions
To store: Cookies should be stored in a sealable container for up to 1 week. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze: Place cookies in a ziplock bag or freezer-friendly container. Cookies will keep fresh for up to 6 months.
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Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch * See notes
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup ** See notes
- 2 stablespoon coconut oil or butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Line a large tray with parchment paper or prepare a cookie sheet. Set aside.
- Combine the almond flour, arrowroot starch, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Combine the coconut oil and syrup in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan over the stove, and heat until melted. Whisk together until combined.
- Add the syrup/coconut oil mixture to the dry mixture, along with the vanilla extract and coconut milk, and mix very well. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form 16 small balls of cookie dough. Place each ball on the lined tray and press each one lightly into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently asked questions
I tested these cookies with white flour and whole wheat flour, and the texture wasn’t the best. If you can’t tolerate almond flour, you are better off making one of my non-almond flour recipes.
Because there aren’t any eggs or granulated sugar in the dough, these cookies won’t spread. This is why I recommend shaping them into a cookie shape before placing them in the oven.
Originally published July 2020, updated and republished May 2025
You deserve a Nobel peace prize for this recipe
I’d give this 4.5 starts if I could, not 5. But doesn’t meant they are great. They’re my go to for a quick delicious cookie. Not to mention the cookie dough itself is great as well! But they do lack on layers of texture for me. I typically love a crisp outer shell with a softer chewy inside.
Never baked cookies but would give it a try!
This recipe is a whole 15/10. It is awesome and so guilt free. My advice is use agave syrup and no need to melt down the coconut oil, mix it in all together and bake for 12 mins. PERFECTION.
Love it! I know I’m gonna make more of these 🙂
I thought they would be too sweet, but they’re perfect!
The best healthy chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made.
What can I use instead of coconut oil?
Butter should work!
Apparently not just butter, but it seems another oil will work too:))
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These are sooo good! wowzer!! I did add chunks of broken almonds and dried cherries in addition to the chocolate chips….best gf cookies ever!! one would never know they were gf….=) definitely a top winner.
Super delicious! My two favorite ingredients besides chocolate, almond flour and almond butter ❤️
Love that!!
These are the best chocolate chip cookies that are healthy that I’ve ever made!!
Surprisingly!! Delicious! I have tried so many healthy, chocolate chip cookies, and they’ve all tasted like powder. These were moist and delicious. I just have to get used to almond flour versus flour on the healthy train.
Very good!
Hi!
I am loving your recipes!
I am allergic to coconut, and cannot use coconut milk or oil.
So I am asking you what I can use for a substitute, especially in the chocolate chip cookies or muffin recipes. I often use bananas and apple sauce for sweeteners and softeners too.
I am dairy free and gluten free as well.
Thank you so much.
-Karen
You could try butter! 🙂
I ran across this recipe about a year ago and LOVE these cookies! I will say it is the first time I have ever seen a cookie recipe without salt. I automatically added a 1/2 tsp.
I gave the recipe to a friend but forgot to tell her to add salt. She said they were not good. I have given the recipe to many people and I always make sure to tell them to add salt.
Thanks for my go-to cookie recipe!!
This recipe is incredible. Salt is a must, 1/8-1/4 tsp. Whisk into dry ingredients. DELICIOUS.
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I was dx with gluten intolerance a few years ago , but never really cut back completely. My family has been wanting to bake CC cookies for a while so i thought of trying a healthier version and was expecting a dry, hard, bland tasting cookie. Boy was I wrong! These CC cookies are by far the best! They are moist, chewy and delicious! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Just made these….So good 😊
Yummmm