This is the best edible gluten-free cookie dough recipe! Made without dairy and without eggs, it is safe to eat raw and still tastes amazing. Ready in just a few minutes this chocolate chip cookie dough is also vegan and paleo and healthier than most other cookie dough recipes.
I love having healthy no bake snacks and treats like my orange chocolate energy balls on hand, which is why I am so excited for you to try today's no bake dessert recipe!
Why you will love this recipe:
- This healthy cookie dough tastes amazing! Just as good as store bought cookie dough, but made with good-for-you ingredients.
- This no bake dessert is quick and easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes, just like my 3 ingredient mug cake recipe.
- This gluten-free cookie dough is also dairy-free, vegan, egg-free, refined sugar free and paleo.
- This recipe is great for meal prep! It stores well so that you have an easy snack or quick treat on hand all week long.
- This cookie dough recipe is high in protein compared to other cookie dough recipes since it's made with almond flour. It has 9 grams of protein per serving!
If you love edible cookie dough recipes you will also like edible pumpkin cookie dough, protein cookie dough and chocolate chip cookie dough bites.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in the post.
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- Almond flour – this gives this cookie dough the perfect texture and naturally sweet flavour. You could swap this for cashew flour instead. Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal as almond meal is too gritty.
- Coconut flour - this is used to add just a bit more texture and sweet taste. I don’t recommend trying to swap this with any other flours.
- Maple syrup – this natural sweetener adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this treat while keeping it refined sugar free.
- Coconut milk – this helps add moisture to this easy gluten-free cookie dough. You could swap this for milk or another dairy free milk of your choice such as cashew milk or almond milk. If using coconut milk I recommend using full fat coconut milk for the best flavour and texture.
- Coconut oil - to give this dough even more moisture so that it doesn't turn out dry or crumbly.
- Chocolate chips – To keep this recipe refined sugar free choose chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- To keep this recipe dairy-free: use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- To make it vegan: use vegan chocolate chips.
- If you aren't vegan, feel free to swap the maple syrup for honey.
- You can use any type of chocolate chips that you prefer to make this gluten-free cookie dough including dark chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, semi sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
- Instead of chocolate chips you could add chocolate chunks, M&Ms, peanut butter chips or raisins to give it a different flavour.
How to make gluten-free cookie dough:
Step 1
First, add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, to a large mixing bowl and stir everything well until you have a smooth dough.
Step 2
Stir in the chocolate chips and then serve and enjoy!
Top Tips:
- This cookie dough tastes even better after it has been in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat this cookie dough in the microwave for a few seconds to melt the chocolate chips if you prefer melted chocolate chips or warm cookie dough.
- Do not try swapping the almond flour with all purpose gluten-free flour.
- Turn this into gluten-free cookie dough bites by making small balls with the dough with your hands or using a cookie scoop to make the balls.
Serving ideas:
- You can eat this gluten-free cookie dough as a snack or treat right off the spoon. It's delicious served both warm or cold.
- Use it to top ice cream.
- Make chocolate chip dough balls and dip them in melted chocolate to create cookie dough truffles.
- Add this cookie dough to brownies to make cookie dough brownies.
Gluten-Free Cookie Dough FAQs:
Whether cookie dough is safe to eat raw will depend on whether it contains eggs or not. If a cookie dough recipe is made with eggs it is not safe to be eaten raw as there is a risk of contracting bacterial infections such as salmonella from the raw eggs. If a cookie dough recipe is egg free it is safe to eat raw.
Yes!
Yes it is.
Store any leftover cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. If you find it dries out a bit add a bit of water or extra coconut milk before serving.
Yes. This cookie dough freezes really well and can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.
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Recipe
Gluten-Free Cookie Dough
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- pinch sea salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tablespoon coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, into a bowl and stir well.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Optional: place the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store this cookie dough in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- You can use any type of chocolate chips that you like to make this dessert.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Samantha
Hello! Can I use coconut milk from a can or does it require more of the beverage style from a tetra pack?
Erin Carter
You can definitely use canned! Just make sure it's full fat and that you stir it will first so that it's nice and smooth.