Chewy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies with Less Sugar
Description
These chocolate chip cookies are both healthy(ish) and delicious! No more eating a cookie just to feel hungry an hour later! They use almond flour which is heart healthy, high in fiber and healthy fats which can keep you full longer and not have the steep glucose spike you get with regular cookies. They use a little gluten-free 1:1 flour to keep them soft and chewy and tasting like the classic. Whether you're following a gluten-free diet, watching your sugar levels or just looking for a healthier sweet treat, these cookies check all the boxes!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients (flours, baking soda, coconut flour, sugar and salt) in one bowl
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In a separate bowl, wisk together wet ingredients (egg, vanilla, milk and butter)
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Combine wet and dry ingredients
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Fold in chocolate chips
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Scoop into 14 cookies and flatten slightly
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Bake 9-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden
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Cool completely (for around 30minutes). Don't skip this step! The moisture will continue to distribute as they cool.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 14
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 140kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Sodium 70mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 4.5g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For nutrition information, I used allulose sweetener and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Using regular sugar would increase calories to 160, carbs to 18gm and sugar to 11gm.
You can add a little additional sugar if you want them sweeter. You can add up to 1/2 cup of sugar or add 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use a gluten-free flour blend?
If you are not on a gluten-free diet, you can use a regular, all-purpose flour.
If you are on a gluten-free diet, you could also use oat flour or rice flour with some added xanthan gum for a similar texture.
How do I store these?
These save well at room temperature for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Because they have more fat than traditional cookies thanks to the almond flour, they stay moist for longer. Yes! Let them cool complete and then freeze up to three months. Microwave for 10-20 seconds to thaw.
Are almond flour cookies healthier than regular cookies?
Yes. Almond flour is naturally gluten‑free, higher in healthy fats (good for heart health), and lower in carbohydrates than wheat flour. This gives the cookies a lower glycemic impact and more staying power, especially when paired with less sugar or a low‑sugar sweetener.