Description
These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of flavors and textures. With a delightful chewiness, made from wholesome ingredients like coconut oil and whole wheat flour, these cookies are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, solid
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine the coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk until it resembles a thick paste.
- Add coconut milk and applesauce to the mixture and whisk until fully combined. Set aside.
- Add whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to the same bowl. Mix gently with a spatula until there are no dry patches. The batter will be thick.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form two tablespoon-sized mounds of dough into balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, slightly pressing them down. Ensure to leave space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. 9 minutes is ideal for a perfect texture.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Ensure the coconut oil is solid and not melted for the right cookie texture.
For a fully vegan option, use vegan chocolate chips.
Try adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg