• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Tessa the Domestic Diva

Wholesome, Allergy-Friendly Living

  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • GF Flours,Subs, & Baking Tips
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breads & Muffins
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Main Dish
    • Natural Home
    • Pantry Staples
    • Sides & Salads
    • Smoothies/Drinks
You are here: Home / Dessert / Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

April 18, 2011 By Tessa 5 Comments

Print Recipe Jump to Recipe
Gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookies were a figment of my imagination before allergies….I didn’t even know they existed!!  I had to create these beloved cookies STAT when allergies hit our house…and these yummy cookies will satisfy any cookie monster!  And with no dairy, eggs, or gluten, they are allergy friendly too!
These cookies use avocado oil instead of vegan margarines for the fat, a unique twist!  As an added bonus, no mixer is required!
 
4 stacked chocolate studded cookies on a worn steel cookie sheet

By far the most popular cookie in my circle, my sister asked me for a favorite allergen free chocolate chip cookie recipe.  We have our favorite gluten free chocolate chip cookies using butter and eggs, but wanted a dairy and egg free version too!

Let me first start by saying that I love chocolate chip cookies…but my husband?!  He’s is crazy about them!

He likes to brag to people about my cookies, and the fact I could have a batch whipped together and in the oven in under 10 minutes always earns me extra points!

I am afraid I have created quite a food snob out of him.

So when I first embarked on this endeavor of allergen free….chocolate chip cookies were my first experiment in the cookie department. I have tweaked, changed, and played with so many variations…and some have been really good, while others were dismal failures.

So happy to share this recipe with you…while not the original butter/egg/wheat flour recipe, pretty darn near close, and much better than your average cookie, even the ones WITH allergens.

I aim to please sister dear, so here it is!!

close up of a chocolate chip studded cookies on a worn steel cookie sheet

Can I use different gluten flours?

In short, YES! 

I play around with different flours ALL the time.  If you have a favorite gluten free flour blend, be sure to omit the additional guar gum if yours already contains gum. 

And please, leave a comment below to ask for help subbing…there are SO many options (many good, some bad), each with their own delicious possibilities!

a stack of gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookies on a white surfaceWant to replace the gum in a gluten free cookie recipe?

Many people discover they are sensitive to gums.  If you think this might you, or for whatever other reason, here are a couple of options:

  1. Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin to the dry mix instead.
  2. Try gelling 2 tablespoons of either flax meal or chia meal with the 1/2 cup milk before adding it to the recipe.
  3. Try adding 2 teaspoons psyllium powder to the dry mix.

Additional Gluten Free Cookies:

  • Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies are my all time favorite Christmas cookie!  That MIGHT make me an old lady…lol!
  • A holiday cookie, these Paleo Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are one my favorites.
  • These Samoas use coconut butter for an extra special treat!
  • My Gluten Free Sugar Cookies have been made about a gazillion times in this house!
  • We love these keto chocolate chip cheesecake bars!

vertical image of a chocolate chip cookie on a well worn steel cookie sheet

Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:

Be sure to come back and leave a comment if try these yummy cookies!

Print

Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic chocolate chip cookie with no dairy, eggs, or gluten! Simple to make, and fun to eat!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword best gluten free chocolate chip cookies, gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 177 kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten free oat flour or sorghum, or brown rice flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup non dairy milk I use coconut milk from a carton
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  3. Beat in the wet.
  4. Add more milk if you need to by the tablespoon: dough should be very stiff and smooth.
  5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
  6. Bake in a 350 degree oven on a Silpat lined cookie sheet, About 8-11 minutes for golf-ball sized balls of dough.

  7. When they are turning just golden, they should be done.  Let cool for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack, store in an airtight container, preferably in the freezer!

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 89mg4%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Any of the links in my posts may be affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I might make a commission. Your support is much appreciated and pays for the cost of running this free resource!

SUBSCRIBE to get a free 30 minute meals eBook!

Awesome! Check your email to confirm and get your eBook!

SUBSCRIBE to get a free 30 minute meals eBook!

Get my 30 Minute Meals e-book free and tons of easy, healthy recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Carolyn says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    How would you make this recipe gum-free? I seem to be really sensitive to gums. I’m just learning about gluten free cooking, and gums are really hard to avoid. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tessa Domestic Diva says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      Hi Carolyn, I have had good luck with using equal amounts, or sometimes 1 1/2 times the amount in gelatin! In these cookies, try 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin.

      Reply
  2. Deanne Arcuri says

    April 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Looking forward to making this recipe. Will let you know how they turn out and thank you for posting!

    Reply
  3. Tessa Domestic Diva says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    That's the truth Steph…we're so lucky! And the variety of wholesome gluten free grains out there is amazing…so many new things i have discovered!

    Reply
  4. Steph (The Cheapskate Cook) says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    We love chocolate chip cookies too. Isn't it amazing that we have all these gluten-free otpions for baking now? Imagine trying to be GF 15 years ago.
    (Here from Allergy-Free Wednesday)

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Welcome, I am happy you are here!

My name is Tessa, I am a momma and teacher who learned to cook allergy friendly foods when her third kiddo needed it.   Real food is my obsession. Gluten free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and keto recipes for families. Read More About Me An My Family’s Real Food Allergy Journey Here.

Search My Site

Pinterest

Want My Free E-book?

Awesome!!

Want My Free E-book?

Get my 30 Minute Meals e-book free and tons of easy, healthy recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

Popular Posts

  • 5 Minute Paleo Muffins
  • Paleo Almond Joy Bars
  • Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter
  • Coconut Butter Recipe
  • Paleo Peanut Butter Cups

Categories

Copyright © 2023 Tessa The Domestic Diva · Wordpress Theme by Hello Yay!