(grain free, paleo and vegan versions)
Gluten free chocolate chip cookies are my guilty pleasure. Anyone else relate? There is nothing better than enjoying a fresh, out of the oven cookie at then end of the day. I have tried many gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipes, and this by far is my favorite!
What makes these the best gluten free chocolate chip cookies?
On my checklist of what makes a good chocolate chip cookie great: texture, taste, and ingredients. This cookie is crispy on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside. In the taste category, it has the perfect balance of sweetness, and the almond flour and almond butter gives these cookies amazing flavor. Beyond being delicious, this chocolate chip cookie recipe is super adaptable. I have included multiple substitutes to make it vegan and/or paleo. I add Nuzest Vanilla Protein Powder to this recipe to make the cookies a protein-packed treat. However, if you do not want to use protein powder, it can easily be taken out. Just add an additional two tablespoons of almond flour. The almond flour and butter itself makes these cookies a higher protein option to a traditional cookie. Tasty, flavorful, and healthy, these truly are the best gluten free chocolate chip cookie.
The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour ( I get mine from Thrive Market and use the certified GF Thrive Market Brand)
- 2 scoops Nuzest Clean Lean Vanilla Protein Powder (use code PEACEOFGFCAKE for 15% off)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for paleo)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp almond butter
- 6 tbsp shortening ( or coconut oil or grass-fed butter)
- 1 egg (or flax egg or egg replacer)
- 1-2 tsp vanilla
- Chocolate chips – I never measure š
- Optional sprinkles – because who couldn’t use a little extra color!
I think I could easily devour the entire batch of these cookies, EASY. But I wouldn’t feel too bad because they are grain-free, filled with protein, and made with clean ingredients.
One of my favorite clean ingredients, is the Nuzest Clean Lean Vanilla Protein Powder. While completely optional, I prefer to use it in this cookie recipe as well as many of my other baked-goods! It’s gluten free, vegan, soy free, GMO-free and made of only 3 ingredients. Plus, you can’t beat the amazing flavor! Definitely my go-to addition to smoothies and baked-goods. You can get 15% off when you use the code PEACEOFGFCAKE. It’s my secret ingredient in these Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie.
The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour Thrive Market Brand is certified GF!
- 2 scoops Nuzest Clean Lean Vanilla Protein Powder use code PEACEOFGFCAKE for 15% off
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for paleo
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp almond butter
- 6 tbsp shortening or coconut oil (vegan/paleo) or grass-fed butter
- 1 egg or flax egg or egg replacer
- 1-2 tsp vanilla
- Chocolate chips – I never measure š Enjoy Life are a great allergy friendly brand
- Optional sprinkles – because who couldn’t use a little extra color!
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350Ā° F
- Mix dry ingredients (besides sugar)
- In a separate bowl, beat shortening with sugar, add almond butter, egg, and vanilla and beat
- Mix dry ingredients with wet until it forms dough
- Add chocolate chips and sprinkles
- Form dough into small balls and bake for 15-18 minutes
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I’m always on the lookout for great gf cookie recipes! I use a different protein powder… would another kind work? What would be exact measurement, say in Tablespoons?
These sound so wonderful! I’m pregnant and craving lots of sweets!
Can’t wait to try these!!!