Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? These easy vegan chocolate chip cookies are simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious.

One of my favorite memories from when I was a kid is making chocolate chip cookies with my mom. The classic recipe we used was filled with butter, refined sugar, and milk chocolate chips. 

Now whenever those cookie cravings hit, I whip up a batch of these super easy vegan chocolate chip cookies. My favorite happens to be made with peanut butter. You make these tasty cookies with nut butter, vegan yogurt, and vegan chocolate chips. These easy vegan chocolate chip cookies will satisfy any cookie cravings while leaving you feeling guilt-free. They take less than 20 minutes to make and are the perfect dessert to share.

Is your mouth starting to water? I don’t blame you so let’s start baking!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s a piece of (cookie) cake to make: This recipe is so simple and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand and take minimal time to throw together.  
  • It’s the perfect healthy dessert: When you have a sweet tooth, this is the perfect healthy dessert to treat yourself without compromising on your health goals. 
  • It’s a crowd favorite: Share these cookies, if you can with your family and friends. They are sure to be a hit.
  • It’s a great bonding activity: Have your favorite little humans get down and dirty in the kitchen with you for an afternoon of fun.

Tips For This Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

  • Make it fun: Add in your favorite vegan chocolate candies or vegan sprinkles for a pop of color. 
  • Add some sweetness: Give these cookies a flavor twist by adding in some dried fruit, like cranberries or orange zest.
  • Add some savory: Make these cookies even tastier by adding in vegan marshmallows, pretzel pieces, and crushed peanuts or any nut.

How To Make This Recipe

For starters, preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

While the oven is heating up, add the peanut butter, yogurt, and lemon juice to a bowl and mix until combined.

Then, add in the flour, sugar, and baking soda, and mix gently. Do not overmix. 

Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips.

Using your hands or a cookie spoon, separate the dough into 6 to 9 cookies and flatten the dough with your palm.

Place them in the oven to bake for 9 to 12 minutes. 

They will be soft when you take them out of the oven. Allow cooling entirely for approximately half an hour before eating. 

You can store them on the counter in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

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The Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are 100% delicious and are perfect for an evening dessert.
5 from 7 ratings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp Vegan yogurt
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • cup Coconut sugar
  • cup Spelt flour, Whole wheat or regular
  • ¼ tsp Baking soda
  • cup Chocolate chunks
  • Flakey salt to top

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the peanut butter, yogurt and lemon juice to a bowl and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour, sugar and baking soda, and mix gently. Do not overmix. Once combined fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Using your hands or a cookie spoon, separate the dough into 6 to 9 cookies and flatten the dough with your palm.
  • Place them in the oven for 9 to 12 minutes. They will be soft when you take them out of the oven. Allow to cool completely for approximately half an hour before eating. Store on the counter in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

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