If you like eating cookie dough more than eating baked cookies, then this Low Calorie Edible Cookie Dough is the perfect dessert for you. The ingredients are simple and are made without any egg or gluten which makes it safe to eat for kids and adults!
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It’s almost impossible for me to be around cookie dough and not swipe a bite of it. Has anyone made a recipe for a dozen cookies and then only ended up with enough dough for maybe 10 cookies? I know I’m guilty of that!
That’s why I love this cookie dough. It’s delicious, plus it’s totally safe to eat raw. This low calorie edible gluten-free cookie dough made from almond flour is healthier than the traditional cookie dough as well.
I also have a great recipe for a low calorie chickpea cookie dough recipe if you're interested in a cookie dough treat with a different nutritional profile than almonds.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It’s gluten free making it the perfect dessert to serve to anyone who has celiac or needs to avoid gluten.
- There is no egg in this recipe making it perfectly safe to consume raw.
- It can be made ahead of time since it’s stored in the fridge.
- It’s made with ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.
- The ingredients are inexpensive making it a budget friendly dessert.
- Perfect to serve at a party in cute glass jars.
- You can make it in large batches and freeze for later.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Almond Flour: This is what will replace the all purpose flour in traditional cookie dough. Since almond flour is made up of ground almonds, it’s completely safe to eat raw! Use finely sifted almond flour for a more traditional dough experience. Almond meal might be too coarse for this recipe.
- Honey: This adds a natural sweetness without adding any refined sugar. If you have raw honey, you can use it in this recipe because this cookie dough does not get cooked, so you'll get all the benefits of raw honey.
- Coconut Oil: This healthy fat binds the recipe together giving it a dough consistency. Use refined coconut oil for less of a coconut flavor, if you prefer.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Helps thin out the dough if it becomes too thick.
- Salt: Balances the flavors of all the ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract: Pairs well with the flavors of cookie dough.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: Adds texture, crunch and a chocolate flavor.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, add almond flour, honey, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir until combined.
Step 2: Fold in the chocolate chips until they're mixed in.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Substitutions
- If you don’t like using almond flour, blend up oats or cashews until they are a fine powder and use as a substitute.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for another natural sweet substitute.
- For a decadent edible cookie dough, use room temperature butter instead of coconut oil.
- Change the flavor by replacing vanilla extract with almond extract.
Variations
The possibilities are endless! Chocolate chips are the most popular cookie flavor, however there are so many different options.
- Toffee Pieces
- Raisins
- Funfetti Sprinkles
- Walnuts
- Peanuts
- Butterscotch Chips
- Pretzels
- White Chocolate Chips
- Pecans
- Salted Caramel
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Peppermint Chips
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freezing: Wrap cookie dough tightly with plastic freezer wrap, or in a freezer bag or airtight freezer container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQ‘s
Store bought edible cookie dough has about 140 calories for only 2 tbsp, and is loaded with wheat, sugar and soy. This recipe has 105 calories per 2 tbsp, and contains healthier ingredients.
Homemade cookie dough often contains raw white flour and eggs. If flour isn’t treated to kill E. coli and other germs, it can make people sick. Raw eggs may also contain salmonella and other bacteria. This cookie dough recipe uses almond flour, which is safe to eat raw, and no eggs.
No, you can't. The cookie dough doesn't have the necessary ingredients like eggs, baking powder and baking soda.
Yes! Gently mix in small amounts of cookie dough into your favorite ice cream.
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Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add almond flour, honey, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t like using almond flour, blend up oats or cashews until they are a fine powder and use as a substitute.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for another natural sweet substitute.
- For a decadent edible cookie dough, use room temperature butter instead of coconut oil.
- Change the flavor by replacing vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Storing: Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freezing: Wrap cookie dough tightly with plastic freezer wrap, or in a freezer bag or airtight freezer container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
SHANIKA
You can never go wrong with cookie dough! This is such a quick + simple recipe! I love it!