Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (Healthy, Vegan & Gluten-Free)

My husband calls this cookie recipe the Detox Desserts “Star Player”. He’s right, it’s the best darn chocolate chip cookie of all time, it’s beloved by all and holds up to any traditional chocolate chip cookie out there. These sweet and salty chocolate chip cookies are chewy, buttery, loaded with rich chocolate, crunchy walnuts and finished with a kiss of vanilla. Take these to any group of non-healthy eaters and no one will have a clue these cookies are designed to improve health.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or aspiring novice, this chocolate chip cookie recipe will quickly become your favorite. They whip up in a few minutes without any fancy ingredients or kitchen equipment, they store well, travel well and make a perfect ‘anytime’ dessert. This easy, healthy, keto chocolate chip cookie recipe contains far less calories, 3x the fiber, more protein and only 3g net carbs when made with the Grain-Free Flour Swap. One bite will transport you to cookie heaven, without the prerequisite guilt you’d get from a regular chocolate chip cookie.

The Detox Desserts* Flour Swap makes it easy to turn these chocolate chip cookies gluten-free, and promotes healthy digestion. The psyllium husk contained in the Flour Swap and inulin contained in the Egg and Sugar Swaps both feed and increase the number of healthy gut bacteria. Plenty of good flora in your intestines can promote a strong immune system along with the added digestive benefits we all love with a healthy dose of fiber. Don’t forget the whole psyllium husk binds waste and toxins in your intestines and helps clear them from the body. This easy recipe for keto chocolate chip cookies is not only free from all the unhealthy ingredients found in traditional desserts but it’s actually gently detoxifying to the body…double win!

The plant soluble fiber from the psyllium husk and the digestive resistant fiber in the inulin work together to slow down digestion of this healthy cookie. The slowed digestion helps provide more blood sugar stability throughout your day which can keep you feeling full and satisfied. This also keeps energy levels constant without the normal sugar crashes one would experience with a traditional, carb-loaded chocolate chip cookie.

I’ve tested this sugar free chocolate chip cookie recipe with Whole-Grain and Grain-Free Flour Swap hundreds of times. They are equally delish and both allow you to make your chocolate chip cookie recipe gluten free and healthy! The Whole-Grain Swap cookies are slightly more cakey in texture, have a few more slowly digesting (healthy) carbs, but I love the hearty, earthy flavor they have. The Grain-Free Flour will provide the lowest carb (keto/paleo) version. The Grain-Free cookies bake amazingly well, with a dense and chewy texture. I LOVE this recipe using both flours in equal parts (⅔ cup Whole-Grain plus ⅔ cup Grain-Free Flour to equal the full 1 ⅓ cup of Flour Swap the recipe calls for). The combination of flours is everyone's taste/texture preference and has become the most popular Detox Desserts* recipe. Plus, mixing the flours is a great way to create a lower carb version of a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie and still allows for a small dose of healthy grains.

For most of my patients, I’m a big advocate for balanced macronutrient meals breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is an easy way to know what type of Flour Swap to choose to create a balanced macro meal. We’ll use dinner as an example. If your dinner consists of just protein and veggies, I recommend eating a Whole-Grain Swap cookie for dessert to serve as your healthy carb for that meal. Conversely, if you already had a healthy carb with dinner (quinoa, sweet potato, beans, etc.), I would recommend the Grain-Free Swap cookie for dessert so you don’t overeat carbs at that meal. Easy, right?! Balanced macro meals are the best thing you can do to keep your metabolism firing optimally, create blood sugar stability and keep you feeling full and satisfied throughout your day (or night). If you’re a diabetic or need to stay in ketosis, always bake using the Grain-Free Flour Swap.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

5. Use your medium cookie scoop to create equal sized dough balls. Roll and press each cookie down on your parchment lined baking tray. Although the cookies will expand as they bake, the fiber doesn’t allow them to spread much. Both Whole-Grain and Grain-Free cookies must be flattened on the cookie sheet.

6. Bake for about 12-13 minutes or until tops start to crack and bottoms start to turn golden. 

7. Remove from the oven and allow your healthy chocolate chip cookies to cool for a few minutes on the warm baking tray. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or wrap tightly and freeze for long term storage.

*For best taste, texture and health benefits refrigerate all Detox Desserts overnight before indulging. The overnight chill slows carbohydrate absorption, making these cookies tastier and healthier!