Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Coconut and chocolate. It’s easily one of the best dessert combinations on planet Earth, especially when the chocolate is rich and nutritious dark chocolate. If you love chocolate chip cookies but want a healthier yet just as tasty recipe, then keep reading! These coconut chocolate chip cookies are also a perfect treat for those of you who are following a gluten-free diet since this recipe uses coconut flour rather than conventional flour.
My coconut chocolate chip cookies are just one of many options when it comes to mouth-watering coconut flour recipes. This recipe is so easy to make, and the resulting cookies are a lot healthier than regular old chocolate chip cookies. One taste and you’ll see that these cookies are so incredibly delicious and satisfying that you’ll be making them your new go-to cookie recipe in no time.
Coconut Flour vs. Conventional Flour
What is coconut flour? Coconut flour is made entirely of dried, ground coconut meat so it’s completely free of any grains and gluten. It’s also a great alternative for people who have nut allergies and can’t consume almond flour.
Unlike conventional flour that typically only has nutrients due to enrichment or fortification, coconut flour is naturally high in protein, fiber and healthy fat. It’s also not high in calories or sugar and has a low score on the glycemic index.
Using coconut flour in this recipe amps up the nutrition and possible health benefits of this recipe without sacrificing flavor — a total win-win situation.
Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 cookie out of 10 total) of these delicious coconut chocolate chip cookies contains approximately: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- 42 calories
- 0.5 grams protein
- 3 grams fat
- 4.4 grams carbohydrates
- 0.5 grams fiber
- 1.2 grams sugar
- 14.8 milligrams sodium
For cookies, this recipe is surprisingly high in protein and fiber, which is great news for sustained energy levels. The fat content of this recipe mainly comes from coconut oil and coconut flour. One of the other most impressive nutritional components of these cookies is their high iron content. Getting enough iron in your diet is essential to prevent sluggishness and have healthy brain and muscle function. (9)
How to Make Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe only takes about 10 minutes plus baking time. Before you get started, make sure your oven is preheated to 375 degrees F.
Mix the eggs, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
Next, add the coconut flour and coconut flakes.
Mix well.
Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
Bake cookies for 15 to 20 minutes.
Break the chocolate bar into small pieces and press a little piece into the middle of each cookie.
Sprinkle extra coconut flakes on top if you’d like.
And enjoy!
Want to just eat cookie dough? Try out Paleo, vegan and gluten-free edible cookie dough recipe!
Total Time
25-30
Serves
10
Meal Type
Diet Type
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 4 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 2 cups coconut flakes
- 1 dark chocolate bar, minimum 72 percent cacao
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix eggs, coconut sugar, melted oil and vanilla together in a bowl.
- Add coconut flour and flakes and mix well.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Break the bar into small pieces and press in to the middle of each cookie.
- Sprinkle extra coconut flakes on top if desired.
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Could the sugar be left out of this recipe and stevia used in it’s place?
Yes, it could … but a mixture of stevia and monk fruit would probably work best for taste approximation.
Thank you for your dedication and super knowledge you so kindly share!
When in doubt your work is highly appreciated !
Thank you Dr. Axe :) This is a super good recepie :) Turne out very good :)
Dr. Axe, do you have an actual, physical recipe book? If not, please make one. I would so like to have all your recipes in a book. Thanks
I cannot use coconut flakes, is there something else I can substitute for the 2 cups of flakes? Also, I believe I will try putting some chocolate chips in the middle of the cookie before baking. I have a weakness for good dark chocolate, if it’s in the house it wouldn’t be here long enough to make the cookies!! (just being honest!!)
Could you use Yacon instead of sugar?
So the chocolate goes on after baking? The pictures and the description don’t seem to match order. But they sure do look delicious! :)
Always looking for coconut flour recipes so, thanks!