Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe (Edible!) (2024)

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a delicious 5 ingredient healthy cookie dough recipe for vegan cookie dough that’s safe to eat raw & eggless.

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Did you ever eat raw cookie dough when you were a kid? You know, you wait until your mom turns her back, claw out a huge clump of cookie dough from one of those yellow-wrapped logs and cram it into your mouth as quickly as possible before she sees?

I may have done that once or twice. Or maybe I learned my lesson from getting sick over that raw, totally not edible cookie dough. And then I learned to save all the little cookie dough bites from cookie dough ice cream. Then, mash those together to have one big ball of actually edible cookie dough to feast on.

Or something. I mean, it’s not like I was/am obsessed with cookie dough. Or anything.

Now, as a less adventurous adult, I’m all about eating perfectly safe-to-eat edible cookie dough. Skip the stomachaches, level up the YUM factor. So today, I’m re-sharing a recipe I published back in 2018 for what was formerly known as 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free).

No, I wasn’t known for my brevity back then. Lol.

Today, I’m sharing all new info for the same beloved vegan edible cookie dough recipe and I hope you get to try it! (Or rediscover it if you’re forgotten it.)

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How to Make Vegan Cookie Dough

Learn how to make vegan cookie dough that’s edible and healthy with just a few steps:

Line

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Add Ingredients

Add oat flour, maple syrup, coconut oil and pure vanilla extract to a medium bowl.

Stir

Using a spoon, stir and fold until the mixture thickens. I like to switch to using a rubber spatula at this point to fold all the ingredients together until it resembles cookie dough. Fold in vegan chocolate chips.

Scoop

If you want cookie dough bites, follow this step. Using a cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If desired, dot vegan chocolate chips onto each ball and roll into a smooth sphere.

Enjoy

Allow to firm up for about 5 minutes and enjoy the best vegan cookie dough!

Only 5 ingredients for Healthy Edible Cookie Dough

1. Oat Flour

2. Pure Maple Syrup

3. Coconut Oil

4. Pure Vanilla Extract

5. Vegan Chocolate Chips

How to Store this Vegan Cookie Dough

Some folks like enjoying these healthy edible cookie dough bites on Day 1, as that’s when they’re softest. However, others enjoy this cookie dough all the way through 2 weeks. I recommend keeping this cookie dough for up to 1 week.

Just make sure to store your cookie dough in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

To Soften: I love popping a few of these vegan cookie dough bites onto a plate and warming them up in the microwave. Heat in 10-second increments until softened. It’s the BEST when the vegan chocolate chips are melted as you bite into each soft ball of cookie dough.

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Vegan Cookie Dough Testimonials!

Lorena says, “Hi Demeter! I made this recipe today cause I was craving cookie dough and it was really good! Not overly sweet so you can eat more of it!! Thank you so much, I love your website 🙂”

Adriane says, “Just made these (eating them now). Followed the recipe exactly. They taste amazing and were so quick and easy to make. I used my vitamix to make the oat flour and it came out perfect. Thank you so much! So glad I stumbled across your site.”

Katie says, “These were YUMMY. Bonus: A quick recipe for a quick fix too. I added a sprinkle of kosher salt after rolling (as I love salted chocolate, salted caramel…so why not). We loved it. Thank you for the recipe!”

Delicious & classic Vegan Cookie Dough that’s edible, easy to make and calls for just 5 healthy ingredients.

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Happy Cookie Dough-Making! I can’t wait to hear what you think of my healthy edible cookie dough recipe—make sure to comment below. I love hearing from you. Thank you so much for being here, sharing in these kitchen adventures with me. ‘Til the next one…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe (Edible!)

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10-20 bites, depending on size 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Vegan Cookie Dough: a 5 ingredient healthy cookie dough recipe for vegan edible cookie dough. Safe to eat raw & it’s eggless! Made with healthy vegan ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 2/3 cups + 1 teaspoon oat flour
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)

Optional Topping

  • 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)

Instructions

  1. Add oat flour, maple syrup, oil and vanilla to a medium bowl.
  2. Using a spoon, stir until thickened and well incorporated. If needed, use a rubber spatula to fold together into a cohesive dough. Fold in ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips.
  3. To make bites (optional, can skip):
    • Line a small or medium baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
    • Using a cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands, shape dough into spheres, or keep as is if you like the shape. Optionally, dot with vegan chocolate chips.
  4. Allow to firm up for about 5 minutes. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Notes

Note: Best if enjoyed the first day; Day 2 and on, the cookie dough will become drier. Day 2 and forward, to soften, heat in 10-second increments in the microwave until warm.

Storing Instructions: Store for up to 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

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Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe (Edible!) (2024)

FAQs

Is vegan cookie dough safe to eat? ›

Now technically speaking raw chocolate chip cookie dough isn't safe to eat, even the vegan kind. Of course, there are no eggs in the vegan recipe, but sometimes there can be harmful bacteria carried in the flour. It's rare, but it happens from time to time which is why you might see flour recalls.

Is edible cookie dough actually edible? ›

It's made without eggs and no raw flour, so it's completely safe to eat.

How healthy are vegan cookies? ›

But whilst we'd love to answer this with a resounding yes, the answer is more of a maybe. Depending on the recipe, and more specifically how much refined sugars they contain vegan cookies probably aren't the healthiest option when it comes to a sweet treat.

Why can't you bake Nestle edible cookie dough? ›

We do not recommend baking our Bite-Sized Edible Cookie Dough [flavor/products]. It does not contain eggs or leavening agents, which are key ingredients in developing texture and lift in baked cookies. (If needed) Exposure to high oven temperatures will cause the product to liquefy and possibly burn.

How unhealthy is edible cookie dough? ›

Raw Dough Can Contain Germs That Make You Sick

That means it hasn't been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella.

Why can't you eat raw plant based cookie dough? ›

You might think that because vegan cookie dough doesn't contain eggs, you're not at risk of contracting a foodborne illness. But this isn't entirely true. According to the Centers for Disease Control, consuming raw flour is also a salmonella risk. “Flour doesn't look like a raw food, but most flour is raw,” it notes.

What is a substitute for eggs in edible cookie dough? ›

The milk replaces the eggs in this edible cookie dough recipe. I recommend starting by using 3 tablespoons of milk. Then after all the ingredients have been mixed together (except for the chocolate chips) add more milk to reach your desired consistency.

What happens if you eat too much edible cookie dough? ›

While heat kills the bacteria, eating raw cookie dough (and similar mixtures, like cake batter) poses risks of food poisoning. E. coli and Salmonella can cause food poisoning symptoms like nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.

What is the healthiest cookie to eat? ›

Depends on your metric of “health,” I guess. Oatmeal raisin probably has the best fiber/whole grain, flourless chocolate is better if you're trying to be low carb, meringues are probably lowest calorie. I'd say oatmeal raisin is a very nutritious cookie.

Why are vegan cookies so good? ›

Vegan Bakes are Nutrient-Rich

Vegan recipes rarely call for many processed ingredients or saturated fats. Instead, the nuts and seeds used as dairy substitutes are a great source of unsaturated fats, which help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Why is edible cookie dough so good? ›

Another great thing about edible cookie dough is that there is so much room for creativity and fun as you get to create different flavors of edible cookie dough and combine it with ice cream and other sweet treats. It is truly the ultimate sweet treat and it is very safe to eat.

What is the difference between cookie dough and edible cookie dough? ›

Cookie dough is an uncooked blend of cookie ingredients. While cookie dough is normally intended to be baked into individual cookies before eating, edible cookie dough is made to be eaten as is, and usually is made without eggs to make it safer for human consumption.

What happens if you don t heat treat flour for edible cookie dough? ›

When & Why Do You Need to Heat Treat Flour? Raw flour can contain bacteria like e. coli or salmonella so it's important to always heat your flour to a temperature of 160F before eating. (This is what makes eating edible cookie dough safe!)

What raw cookie dough is safe to eat? ›

Are all Pillsbury products ready to eat raw? No, only specially marked Pillsbury TM refrigerated cookie dough products are ready to bake or eat raw. Look for our "safe to eat raw" seal to find the products that are safe to eat raw and always follow the manufacturer's preparation instructions on the back of pack.

Is Dairy Queen cookie dough safe to eat? ›

The good news though is that most manufacturers of pre-made commercial cookie dough use a heat treatment for flour and a pasteurization process for eggs which are known source of Salmonella. So go ahead and enjoy your cookie dough ice cream and other cookie dough treats offered at your local treat shops.

Should you refrigerate vegan cookie dough? ›

Non-dairy milk – we didn't use any non-dairy milk in this recipe. However if your dough is dry and crumbly then just add 1-2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk so that you get the right consistency. Storing: Keep your cookie dough stored in the fridge and consume it within 7 days.

Is Pillsbury cookie dough vegan? ›

CONTAINS WHEAT, EGG, SOY; MAY CONTAIN MILK INGREDIENTS.

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