Delicious Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

When I need a pick-me-up, I whip up a batch of cookies. The process of measuring and mixing is therapeutic, and the end result is a delightful treat. Plus, baking for others always boosts my mood! With friends and family having various dietary needs, I seek out recipes for scrumptious vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies that everyone can enjoy.

Upon discovering Love is Served, a cookbook from the renowned team behind a beloved vegan restaurant, I was excited to try their Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies. After tasting their cookies at the restaurant years ago, I was eager to recreate that chewy, satisfying texture at home. According to the restaurant:

We've experimented with various vegan cookie recipes, but the chocolate chip-walnut remains the favorite. It's a big, chewy, whole-food treat that truly satisfies.

After making this recipe multiple times, I completely agree.

Here are some tips from my baking experience:

• For the best results, use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour Blend instead of their All-Purpose flour.
• I recommend toasting the walnuts for added flavor, even though the recipe calls for raw ones.
• Almond butter can be swapped with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
• The cookies last for up to 3 days in an airtight container. I usually bake half the batch and freeze the rest of the dough in balls, ready to bake for up to 3 months.

Try this recipe, and let us know how it turns out! Also, check Love is Served for more fantastic vegan recipes. I've enjoyed recreating favorites from the restaurant, including the Grilled Peach & Asparagus Salad with Spicy Pepitas and their SF Mission Burrito. Now, here's the recipe:

Description

These vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are a moist, chewy, and delightful treat.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baker Flour Blend
• 3/4 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
• 1/2 cup almond butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour blend, chocolate chips, walnuts, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
3. Blend the coconut milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, along with coconut oil and almond butter, and stir until combined into a soft dough.
4. Scoop dough using a 1/4 cup measure onto the baking sheets, spacing them 5 inches apart, and flatten slightly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool on a rack; they'll firm up as they cool. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 25

Comments (14)

1. Ann says: July 1, 2020 at 6:26 am

   Would refrigerating the dough prior to baking improve the cookies? I'm used to doing this.

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   1. Camille Styles says: July 1, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I haven't tried that, but it's a great idea! It usually works well for cookies.

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2. Christina Fessmann says: July 1, 2020 at 8:51 am

   I just tried this recipe, and these cookies are AMAZING! I make great traditional cookies but could easily switch to these healthy ones. Thanks for sharing!

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   1. Camille Styles says: July 1, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      I'm so happy you loved them! I'm picky about my chocolate chip cookies too. ? Enjoy!

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3. Anne Campbell says: July 4, 2020 at 1:38 pm

   These cookies are fantastic!

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4. Hannah Zahner says: July 13, 2020 at 5:23 pm

   I've made these weekly! They're such a hit with everyone I share them with. The oats and cinnamon add a comforting flavor, and they're packed with wholesome ingredients! I've even used sunflower butter for nut-free friends, and they turned out great.

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   1. Camille Styles says: July 13, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      I love hearing that, Hannah! The cinnamon truly makes them cozy. Thanks for sharing the sunflower butter tip!

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5. Haley says: December 23, 2020 at 10:17 pm

   These are fantastic! Can they be made without rolled oats? If I omit them, should I add more flour?

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   1. Camille Styles says: December 27, 2020 at 9:32 am

      I wouldn't skip the oats; they're key to the texture!

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6. Anita says: June 23, 2021 at 12:56 pm

   I used buckwheat flakes instead of oats, and they turned out beautifully! Thank you for the great recipe; I'm making another batch!

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