Description
Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with this healthy vegan cookie dough recipe that’s soft, sweet, and completely safe to eat raw. Made with plant-based ingredients and natural sweeteners, this versatile cookie dough is perfect for snacks, desserts, or party treats. Customize it with your favorite add-ins for a nourishing, plant-based delight that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromise.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened plant-based butter or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour or oat flour
Add-ins (Optional)
- 1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (such as peanut butter or almond butter)
- 2 tablespoons vegan protein powder or hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped dates, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the softened plant-based butter (or coconut oil) with your chosen natural sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients gradually: Slowly incorporate almond or oat flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps and achieve a soft dough-like consistency that holds together well.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional add-ins: Gently mix in the non-dairy chocolate chips along with any optional add-ins like nut butters, protein powder, or dried fruit to evenly distribute without overworking the dough.
- Chill for better texture: Place the dough in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up, enhancing the chewiness and harmonizing the flavors.
- Enjoy immediately or store: Once chilled, enjoy the cookie dough raw by scooping with a spoon, or bake into vegan cookies as desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and avoid clumps.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir just until combined to maintain soft, tender texture.
- Adjust sweetness gradually, tasting as you go and adding more natural sweetener if needed.
- Chill the dough before eating to reduce stickiness and improve handling.
- Experiment with different mix-ins such as vegan chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds for exciting flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (if baking)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Baking optional
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy vegan cookie dough, vegan cookie dough, guilt-free cookie dough, plant-based cookie dough, no-bake cookie dough, gluten free cookie dough
