This Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is the perfect way to get your cookie dough craving fix! It’s made with healthier ingredients, like oat flour, coconut oil, almond milk, coconut sugar, and dairy-free chocolate chips. Not only is it healthier, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan! This cookie dough is fully edible and ready to go!
Healthy Cookie Dough Recipe Inspiration
Chocolate chip cookies are an all American favorite dessert, but I’m pretty sure that the cookie dough is what people love most. I know when I make a batch of cookie dough, I’d rather eat the batter instead of making the cookies.
My husband and I used to make batches of edible cookie dough, and I would have a bite, and he would eat the rest. But I always felt yucky and guilty for making such sugary and fatty dough.
Of course, we have all heard that we should not eat raw cookie dough because of the raw eggs and flour. Even though most of us don’t listen to that, I still wanted to make healthy cookie dough just in case.
So, if you want to eat cookie dough without guilt or fear of getting sick, this recipe is perfect for you!
Dough Ingredients
- Coconut oil
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Coconut sugar
- Pure vanilla extract
- Fine sea salt
- Oat Flour
- Enjoy Life Semi-sweet chocolate chips
The great thing about these cookie dough ingredients is that they are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Although, I bought certain brands for that.
Oat flour should naturally be gluten-free, but to be safe, I buy Bob’s Red Mill brand or one that specifies that it is gluten-free. Or buy gluten-free oats and turn them into oat flour.
I also used Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips because they are dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan. However, if you don’t have aversions to dairy, you can use a different brand.
Almond milk is my favorite non-dairy milk, but for those with nut allergies, oat milk, coconut milk, or rice milk can be used in its place.
Coconut sugar is my sweetener of choice for this recipe, but if it isn’t available to use, turbinado sugar or brown sugar will work fine as well.
Recipe Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
The equipment for this recipe is minimal and doesn’t require turning on the oven. I prefer separating the cookie dough into balls to get equal amounts of servings. So, I like to line my Wilton cookie sheet with parchment paper and roll the dough into balls. I freeze them for 30 minutes to help them set up quickly.
The only other piece of equipment you might need is a blender if you choose to make your own oat flour instead of buying it.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Make your own oat flour by blending gluten-free oats in a ninja blender for 10-15 seconds, or until it reaches flour texture. I use my smoothie attachment because it fits the oats perfectly and cleans easier.
- Leave this as regular cookie dough, or shape it into balls for single servings.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Or freeze them by wrapping them in wax paper before adding them to the container, and freeze them for up to 2 months.
I hope you love this Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough! If you want an actual batch of chocolate chip cookies, you should try my gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
When you try out these recipes, comment and let me know how they turn out, or tag me on Instagram!
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Coconut oil melted and cooled slightly
- 3 Tbsp Unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 Cup Coconut sugar
- 1 Tbsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 Cups Oat Flour
- 1/3 Cup Enjoy Life Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the melted coconut oil, and whisk in the almond milk, coconut sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the flour, salt, and mix well with a spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips and combine.
- Using a tbsp, scoop out the cookie dough and roll the dough into 16 balls, then place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Freeze for 30 minutes or the fridge for about 1 hour.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make your own oat flour by blending gluten-free oats in a ninja blender for 10-15 seconds, or until it reaches flour texture. I use my smoothie attachment because it fits the oats perfectly and cleans easier.
- Leave this as regular cookie dough, or shape it into balls for single servings.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Or freeze them by wrapping them in wax paper before adding them to the container, and freeze them for up to 2 months.
My boyfriend would love this recipe! His favorite part of making cookies is eating the dough. I love that this is a healthier option than regular cookie dough.
Thank you, Kelly! I hope you and your BF enjoy it!
OMG this will be the perfect snack for when my sweet tooth comes calling. Can’t wait to make it!
Definitely! Enjoy, Cindy!
This looks amazing and I know my family would eat it up! Thanks for the healthy alternative!
You’re welcome, Casey! I hope you and your family enjoy it!
This could become dangerous in my life;) This recipe looks amazing!
Haha Thank you, Karissa! Enjoy!
Oooohhh, this sounds delicious! I’m going to have to check my pantry to see if I have most of these ingredients to try it.
I hope you have the ingredients so you can try it out! Enjoy, Brandi!
I just came on here to rate your recipe while I’m also eating it. They are so good. For a moment I was like “please don’t let it be chickpeas” but when I saw it was oats. I was like heck yes let’s get this cookie dough party started.
Thank you for the feedback, Gabriela! I’m glad that you like the recipe! 🙂
These sound delicious! I believe I’ve had more than enough chocolate chip cookies over the previous month, though, even if they are healthier! Lol. I definitely lost that battle over the holidays…
Haha Well, I hope you get a chance to try out this cookie dough soon. Enjoy, Joe!
I always eat dough when I bake:)) I never save it for later baking though; I should make a habit of it, and this is a good idea to start with:))
i will try this
I need this in my life… like now! Thank you for this recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
You’re welcome. Carrie! Enjoy!
It’s looks so yummy. I should try it. Thanks for the recipe
Thank you, Selma!
These will be perfect for after running or going to the gym as a sweet treat!
Yes, I have a couple after my workouts! Enjoy, Holly!
These look totally amazing and yummy! Hope you enjoyed it.
I am always looking for a healthier dessert as I have a massive sweet tooth, and these look amazing. I am a sucker for cookie dough! I love how your recipe has minimal ingredients that I can already find in my cupboards. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad that you like the recipe, Cassie! Enjoy!
I can’t WAIT to try this– I am a cookie dough addict, and chocolate chip is my absolute favorite flavor. A healthier option would be fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Omg these are divine! And it’s so nice to have a healthy chocolate chip cookie alternative!
omg! yess i habe been wanting to do chocolate chip cookies for so long now but yours is the firs simple recipe I find! not so many ingredients and actually looks easy to do!!
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Thanks for this great freelance recipe! I love popping a couple of frozen cookie dough balls into the air fryer for a quick and easy snack. This is definitely a healthier option.
That should say a great freezer recipe. Siri apparently has other ideas this morning. 🙂
This cookie dough looks so tempting. Will definitely try your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy, Niraj!
love a good dairyfree/vegan treat! adding choco chips is always a good idea.