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Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough

Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough
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Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with this healthy vegan cookie dough recipe. Made from wholesome, plant-based ingredients like rolled oats, natural nut butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips, it delivers a rich, creamy texture and natural sweetness without refined sugars. Perfect for snacking raw, baking into cookies, or adding to other desserts, this recipe is versatile, nourishing, and delicious for everyone, including those following a vegan or gluten-free diet.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice (for spiced variations)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 2–3 tablespoons plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons plant-based protein powder (for protein boost variation)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and extra chocolate chips (for chocolate lover’s twist)
  • Optional toppings: crushed pretzels, sea salt flakes, chopped nuts, shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix rolled oats or oat flour, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, sea salt, and any spices you are using to ensure an even distribution and consistent base for your dough.
  2. Add Nut Butter and Sweetener: Stir in your chosen nut butter and maple syrup or agave syrup until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which brings the dough together and adds natural sweetness.
  3. Pour in Plant-Based Milk and Vanilla: Gradually add plant-based milk and vanilla extract, mixing continuously until the dough is moist enough to hold its shape without being sticky.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in dairy-free chocolate chips or your preferred mix-ins to complete the flavor and texture, enhancing the cookie dough’s irresistibility.
  5. Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the texture firm up for easy scooping and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and to avoid clumps in the dough.
  • Start with less sweetener and adjust to taste to maintain a balanced and healthy sweetness.
  • Creamy nut butters result in a smoother dough texture and blend more easily.
  • If dough is too dry, add more plant-based milk; if too wet, add a bit more oat flour for desired consistency.
  • Freshly ground flaxseed or chia seeds enhance flavor and nutritional value.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy raw safely as the recipe contains no eggs or unbaked flour that require cooking.

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