Satisfy your cookie craving in minutes with this healthy edible cookie dough! Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s a delicious vegan and gluten-free treat.

Close-up of vegan and gluten-free edible cookie dough topped with dark chocolate chips and flaky sea salt

Are you team cookie or team cookie dough? As a kid, I used to sneak spoonfuls of the Nestlé cookie dough tub in our fridge, until my mom caught me, warning that I’d get sick.

That’s why this healthier cookie dough is perfect, it’s edible, made with just 5 wholesome ingredients.

So you can safely dig in with a spoon and enjoy every bite of this delicious cookie dough, totally guilt-free!

Why You’ll Love This Edible Cookie Dough

  • Healthy Treat: Cookie dough you can eat by the spoonful? Yes, please! It’s packed with fiber and healthy fats thanks to the almond flour and almond butter.
  • Wholesome Ingredients: Completely vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. No eggs or flour!
  • Quick & Easy: Ready in under 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. No baking or fancy equipment needed.

Ingredients Needed

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  • Almond Flour: Made from blanched almonds, this gluten-free flour gives the cookie dough a soft, light texture.
  • Almond Butter: For a creamy texture, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. You can swap it with cashew butter of even peanut butter for a peanut butter twist!
  • Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness. Honey or agave would work too.
  • Vanilla Extract: Don’t skip this! It enhances the flavors.
  • Sea Salt: Balances the sweetness and adds a perfect salty touch. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top takes it to the next level.
  • Dark Chocolate Chips: Use vegan chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan and dairy-free.
Healthy edible cookie dough made with almond flour, almond butter, and chocolate chips in a bowl.

How to Make Healthy Cookie Dough

All you need is one bowl and about five minutes. Here’s how it’s done!

  1. In a bowl, mix together almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, vegan chocolate chips, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until a dough forms (this may take some time, so be patient!).
  2. Top with more chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Enjoy!

Megan’s Tips

  • Consistency: If the batter feels too dry, add more almond butter or maple syrup. If it’s too wet, just mix in a little more almond flour.
  • Taste & Adjust: Add extra maple syrup for more sweetness, a little more vanilla, a pinch of salt, or even more chocolate chips (you can never have too many!).
  • Storage: Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 2 months (just let it thaw in the fridge before digging in!).
A spoonful of healthy edible cookie dough with maple syrup, almond butter, and chocolate chips.

Cookie Dough Variations

Aside from the classic, there are so many ways to mix up the flavor of your edible cookie dough—so get creative!

  • Peanut Butter Flavor: Swap almond butter for peanut butter for a peanut butter cookie dough twist.
  • Protein Boost: Substitute some of the almond flour with your favorite protein powder.
  • Chocolate Lover: Swap some of the almond flour with cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
  • Nuts: Add chopped walnuts, peanuts, or pecans for crunch.
  • Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or even pumpkin pie spice (perfect for fall!).
  • Cookie Dough Balls: Roll the dough into bite-sized balls for an easy, grab-and-go treat!

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If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below letting me know how you liked it! xo, Megan

Close-up of vegan and gluten-free edible cookie dough topped with dark chocolate chips and flaky sea salt
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Healthy Edible Cookie Dough (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Megan
Yield: 14 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Satisfy your cookie craving in minutes with this healthy edible cookie dough! Made with just 5 ingredients, it's a delicious vegan and gluten-free treat.
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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, vegan chocolate chips, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until a dough forms (this may take some time, so be patient!).
  • Top with more chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Enjoy!

Equipment

cookie scoop
cookie scoop
almond flour
almond flour
mini vegan chocolate chips

Notes

  • Consistency: If the batter feels too dry, add more almond butter or maple syrup. If it’s too wet, just mix in a little more almond flour.
  • Taste & Adjust: Add extra maple syrup for more sweetness, a little more vanilla, a pinch of salt, or even more chocolate chips (you can never have too many).
  • Storage: Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 2 months. Just let it thaw in the fridge before digging in!
Serving: 1tbsp, Calories: 68kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 42mg, Potassium: 33mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 0.03IU, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
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