Keto Vegan Coconut Flour Cookies (Grain-free, Oil-free)

Straightforward 5 ingredient vegancoconut flour cookies, made with almond butter (or the creamy nut butter or seed butter you prefer). They are also Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free,and oil-free

Coconut Flour Cookies that are Vegan & Keto

Last month I shared an straightforward recipe forvegan coconut flour chocolate chip cookies. The results were satisfying, surprising (I used dates to help sweeten them, as well as add structure to the cookies), and gobbled up by my husband and son (and me!).

Two good friends of mine loved the look and sound of the cookies, too. But both are following keto diets. Was there a way I could make the dessert keto-friendly?

I could not (the dates, in particular, posed the biggest challenge).

I think you know what had to happen. Back to the drawing board (hooray!) for a brand new coconut flour cookie recipe:Keto Vegan Coconut Flour Cookiesstudded with chocolate chips!

Recipe Benefits

Soft, yet slightly crispy at the corners, these coconut flour cookies are also:

• Straightforward to make
• Vegan (dairy -free & egg-free)
• Grain-free
• Gluten-free
• Oil-free (no coconut oil, vegetable oil, margarine, ghee or butter)
• Paleo-friendly
• No added binders (e.g., no flax eggs, no psyllium husks)
• 1.3 grams of fiber per cookie
• Only 5 ingredients

Ingredients for Keto Vegan Coconut Flour Cookies

The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.Toggle betweenUS Customary(volume) andMetric(weights) for preferred measurement option.

• smooth almond butter (with no added sugar)
• keto brown sugar substitute (e.g., ones by Swerve, Truvia, Sukrin Gold)
• coconut flour
• baking soda
• keto miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided (e.g., Lily’s Sweets Chocolate Chips) (or regular, if not following a keto diet)

You will also need some warm water and (optional) salt.

Use Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar (If not Keto)

And a bonus: if you are NOT following a keto diet, I have options in the notes to use regular sweetener and chocolate chips in the recipe. The recipe is still different from the vegan coconut flour chocolate chip cookie I posted last month.

How to Make Keto Vegan Coconut Flour Cookies

Note that the complete instructions are also in the recipe card below.

• Preheat the oven to 325F (160C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the almond butter, water and sugar replacement until blended and smooth.
• Stir in the coconut flour, baking soda and optional salt until blended. Let stand a few minutes to thicken (the coconut flour will absorb the liquid).
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips.

• Using a small cookie scoop or rounded tablespoons, scoop onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
• Press the remaining chocolate chips into surface of cookies.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes until golden brown and set at the centers.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet (they will become more firm as they cool). Transfer cookies to a cooling rack / wire rack and cool completely.

Hello, satisfying!

Be sure to let the cookies sit on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes after they bake. They are delicate when hot, but quickly firm up as they cool. It is one of the many peculiarities of coconut flour.

Taste and Texture of the Vegan Coconut Flour Cookies

These cookies have a traditional chocolate chips cookies flavor. They do not have a noticeable coconut flavor.

The cookies are soft and chewy-ish (I know, made up word. But chewy-ish they are!) with crispy edges. Yes, please.

The cookies will get softer if they sit for a few days. They rarely last that long at our house, but to keep them firm, I suggest storing the in the refrigerator or freezer (they come to room temperature quickly, but they are also great cold).

Tips for Success

• Weigh the Coconut Flour:I strongly recommend weighing the coconut flour (using a digital kitchen scale), as opposed to using volume measures (i.e., measuring cups and measuring spoons). It is very straightforward to add too much coconut flour using volume measures which will alter the consistency (too dry) of the cookies.
• Use Light-Colored Baking Sheets:Dark baking sheets and cookies do not play well together. The former overly darken or burn the bottoms of cookies. For reliable results, use heavy, light colored metal baking sheets.
• Line Baking Sheets withParchment Paper:Parchment paperis a miracle product for baking. It promotes even baking, prevents sticking, makes it straightforward to remove items like cookies, and turns cleaning up into an extra-straightforward task. Look for boxes or rolls of precut sheets (you can find them online, in bulk, at great prices).
• Check Cookies at the Minimum Baking Time:Begin checking the cookies for doneness at the earliest suggested baking time.The cookies are done when the centers are just set.Bake for a minute at a time longer, as needed, if they are not done at the first check.

Flavor Variations

The cookies can be varied in multiple ways.

• Spices:Add 1/4 teaspoon of your go-to ground spice (e.g., cinnamon, ginger, allspice)
• Nuts & Seeds:Swap the dark chocolate chips for some chopped nuts, or seeds
• Alternative Nut Butter and Seed Butter:Use different varieties of nut butter or seed butter in place of the almond butter. For example, cashew butter, tahini, sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seed butter. If not following a keto diet or Paleo diet, you can also use peanut butter.
• Extracts: If not following a strict keto diet, add a teaspoon vanilla extract.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the reliable storage for the vegan coconut flour cookies?Store the cookies in an airtight container at (cool) room temperature for 1 day, the refrigerator for 1 week or the freezer for up to 6 months.
• I do not need the cookie to be ketogenic. Can I use other sweeteners?Yes! Replace the keto sweetener with coconut sugar or packed light brown sugar. You can also use liquid sweeteners, such as maple syrup (decrease the water by 1 tablespoon). Use regular (not keto) miniature chocolate chips. The different macros for each cookie are as follows: cals: 67/ carbs: 5.3 g / sugars 3 g.
• What is the reliable way to measure coconut flour if I do not have a kitchen scale?Use standard measuring cups or tablespoons, but be sure to very lightly spoon the flour into the measure (do not pack) when measuring.
• What can I use in place of the almond butter?You can use any smooth, drippy nut butter or seed butter you like, such as peanut butter, Sunbutter (or myDIY sunflower seed butter), tahini, myDIY pepita butter, or cashew butter. Not that the cookies will not be strictly keto if made with peanut butter or cashew butter.
• Can I make coconut flour cookies without nut butter or seed butter? Yes. Try myVegan Coconut Flour Banana Cookies.

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