I am so excited that this recipe for Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies tastes so good.
While I am not a vegan diet follower all of the time, I do like there are options available that are friendly to the vegan diet,
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the perfect cookie for anyone who does not want animal products in their cookies.
It is also the perfect recipe for anyone who likes chocolate chip cookies (like I do!).
If you liked my Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With Olive Oil then your will probably like this one as well.
Both of these yummy cookie recipes feature a fat that is not the usual butter fat that is used in a cookie recipe. However, this cookie recipe is vegan friendly while that one is Mediterranean diet friendly.
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The first question most folks ask when it comes to vegan chocolate chip cookies is are chocolate chips vegan?
The quick answer is yes, in most cases chocolate chips are vegan. However, having said that, not all chocolate chips are indeed vegan.
The best way to learn if your chocolate chips are vegan it is best to read the ingredient label.
If the ingredient labels list any kind of milk product or animal related product then it is not vegan. This especially includes milk chocolate chips.
I will make this easy for you to find vegan chocolate chips by telling you to click here to find vegan chocolate chips.
When it comes to calories that are in vegan chocolate chip cookies, you will find that they will be close to the same as regular chocolate chip cookies.
As long as you are using all purpose flour, a fat alternative, and of course sugar then your vegan chocolate chip cookies should have similar calories to the regular chocolate chip cookies. You could, however, make this cookie with fewer calories by subbing in certain ingredients.
Here is how to make this recipe a lower calorie or keto low carb vegan chocolate chip cookie.
Use sugar free chocolate chips that are vegan, that is, have no added dairy such as milk (Lily's for example). As far as vegan and low carb all purpose flour goes, I suggest sticking to one that does not need a binder,such as Carbalose, unless you are okay with adding a binder to your batter. Also, use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar.
Tips Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
I just mentioned that you can make this recipe sugar free keto, vegan and low carb friendly by using sugar free chocolate chips that are vegan, that is, have no added dairy such as milk (Lily's for example). Also, you can keep this recipe keto and sugar free by using a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. As far as vegan and low carb all purpose flour goes, I suggest sticking to one that does not need a binder,such as Carbalose,
Here are some more great tips for you on baking these cookies with butter, sugar, and flour alternatives.
- Read the labels on your ingredient to verify that they are indeed vegan friendly. This also goes for following a keto, low carb, or sugar free path with this recipe.
- Using a vegan fat replacement for the usual butter is essential. You can find vegan butter alternatives here. Please note that you may need to adjust the amount that you use as they often melt faster than real butter and can cause your cookies to turn out flat.
- Mediterranean diet followers need to stick to plant based fats in baking. Options for butter alternatives that could work in this recipe include nut butters, olive oil (use less than you would butter), mashed bananas (1:1), or unsweetened apple sauce (replace only half of the fat 1:1 with applesauce).
People always ask what are the best tips for baking the best or baking better cookies.
I must say that while defining the 'best' or 'better' cookie is often a subjective thing as we all have our own kind of taste for what is good. However, there are some common tips that we can mostly agree upon when it comes to a good cookie.
Here is how to bake a better cookie.
- Using good ingredients is of the utmost importance and universal for every kind of cookie out there. By using good ingredients I mean use butter when butter is called for and not margarine. Use ingredients that are fresh and not past their expiration date (especially when it comes to levening products). Use fresh and real ingredients whenever possible for best results.
- Measuring correctly is important. This is because throwing off one ingredient can have an effect on all of the other ingredients in the batter. This is really true when it comes to dry to wet or fat ratios.
- If a cookie recipe calls for a preheated over, please take the time to preheat it. Not preheating an oven can have an effect on the melting and setting of ingredients together.
- Follow the directions in the recipe. They are there for a reason and not for word filling.
What makes a cookie good?
Obviously we all have our own definitions of a good cookie. However, I think that we can all agree on what makes a cookie good is how it looks, how it tastes, and how it smells.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Vegan and Mediterranean Diet Brownies.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With Olive Oil.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
As mentioned earlier, you can make this recipe sugar free keto, vegan and low carb friendly by using sugar free chocolate chips that are vegan, that is, have no added dairy such as milk (Lily's for example). Also, you can keep this recipe keto and sugar free by using a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. As far as vegan and low carb all purpose flour goes, I suggest sticking to one that does not need a binder,such as Carbalose,
I also mentioned that this recipe can be made friendly to the Mediterranean diet as well.
Mediterranean diet followers need to stick to plant based fats in baking. Options for butter alternatives that could work in this recipe include nut butters, olive oil (use less than you would butter), mashed bananas (1:1), or unsweetened apple sauce (replace only half of the fat 1:1 with applesauce).
Here is what you will need to make these Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- All Purpose Flour- 2 ½ cups. Alternatives for flour include vegan and low carb all purpose flour. I suggest sticking to one that does not need a binder,such as Carbalose, unless you know how to use a binder in your batter.
- Baking Soda-1 teaspoon (check the label to assure that it is vegan).
- Baking Powder- ½ teaspoon, (check the label to assure that it is vegan).
- Vegan Butter Alternative- 1 cup equivalent to butter (use 1:1 equivalent for best results). Mediterranean diet followers need to stick to plant based fats in baking. Options for butter alternatives that could work in this recipe include nut butters 1 cup, olive oil ¾ cup but, will affect taste slightly, mashed bananas 1 cup, or unsweetened apple sauce (replace only half of the fat 1:1 with applesauce).
- Vegan Sugar- 1 ½ cups total. You can use 1 cup white sugarand ½ cup vegan brown sugar. Sugar alternatives should be granular sugar alternative that measure 1:1 with sugar.
- Vanilla Extract-1 teaspoon.
- Vegan egg alternative - equivalent to 1 egg. Non vegan can use a real egg.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips - 1 ten to 12 ounce bag. You can find sugar free chocolate chips that are vegan here.
- Optional- chopped nuts- ½ to 1 cup or as desired. Salt- 1 teaspoon is also optional.
Here is how to make Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350. Prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper .
- In a medium mixing bowl use a fork or whisk to mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. If you are adding optional salt, add it here as well.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter alternative with the sugar alternative. Depending on the alternatives that you are using this may or may not turn out exactly like it would if you were using real sugar and real sugar.
- For the next step we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the ingredients in the large mixing bowl (creamed ingredients). Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, gently stirring between additions. Then blend in the vanilla extract and the egg alternative.
- Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Bake for 8-10 or until your cookies begin to brown. If you are using sugar alternatives and your cookies seem to be baking too quickly, feel free to bump down the temperature to 325 as needed.
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
These are the Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies that can be made Mediterranean Diet Friendly as well. Options for keto, low carb, or sugar free too!
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour– 2 ½ cups. Alternatives for flour include vegan and low carb all purpose flour. I suggest sticking to one that does not need a binder such as Carbalose, unless you know how to use a binder in your batter.
- Baking Soda-1 teaspoon check the label to assure that it is vegan.
- Baking Powder– ½ teaspoon (check the label to assure that it is vegan).
- Vegan Butter Alternative– 1 cup equivalent to butter use 1:1 equivalent for best results. Mediterranean diet followers need to stick to plant based fats in baking. Options for butter alternatives that could work in this recipe include nut butters 1 cup, olive oil ¾ cup but, will affect taste slightly, mashed bananas 1 cup, or unsweetened apple sauce (replace only half of the fat 1:1 with applesauce).
- Vegan Sugar– 1 ½ cups total. You can use 1 cup white sugarand ½ cup vegan brown sugar. Sugar alternatives should be granular sugar alternative that measure 1:1 with sugar.
- Vanilla Extract-1 teaspoon.
- Vegan egg alternative – equivalent to 1 egg. Non vegan can use a real egg.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips – 1 ten to 12 ounce bag. You can find sugar free chocolate chips that are vegan here.
- Optional- chopped nuts– ½ to 1 cup or as desired. Salt- 1 teaspoon is also optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350. Prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper .
- In a medium mixing bowl use a fork or whisk to mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. If you are adding optional salt, add it here as well.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter alternative with the sugar alternative. Depending on the alternatives that you are using this may or may not turn out exactly like it would if you were using real sugar and real sugar.
- For the next step we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the ingredients in the large mixing bowl (creamed ingredients). Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, gently stirring between additions. That belnd in the vanilla extract and the egg alternative.
- Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Bake for 8-10 or until your cookies begin to brown. If you are using sugar alternatives and your cookies seem to be baking too quickly, feel free to bump down the temperature to 325 as needed.
Recipe Notes
I also mentioned that this recipe can be made friendly to the Mediterranean diet as well.
Mediterranean diet followers need to stick to plant based fats in baking. Options for butter alternatives that could work in this recipe include nut butters, olive oil (use less than you would butter), mashed bananas (1:1), or unsweetened apple sauce (replace only half of the fat 1:1 with applesauce).*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.
Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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