These Maple Syrup Whole Wheat Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are sweet and chewy, while still packing a nutritious punch! No one will know they’re healthy!
I’m not sure if I’m going through a mid-life crisis or if I’m just becoming aware.
Maybe you all can help me decide.
I’ve recently been made aware of all the harmful chemicals in my cleaning supplies, hair products, and deodorant. Seriously? I’ve been using store bought deodorant my entire life and never knew it contains aluminum which is linked to alzheimer’s and possibly breast cancer! Gosh I feel deceived!
I said to Brett yesterday,
“Remember that time I learned about how bad processed foods are and then proceeded to throw out all our white flour, white sugar, and packaged foods? Well, that kind of overhaul is about to happen again with all of our household products!“
I was serious.
Don’t believe me?
I’ve already made homemade deodorant.
Yes, I know what you’re thinking.
No, I don’t smell.
But really, I don’t understand why companies have to add in so many harmful, toxic chemicals into our foods and household products when I know bread can be made with four ingredients and I can easily make a multi-purpose cleaning solution using water, castile soap and essential oils. Ah, it kills me. And all for the sake of increasing shelf life, creating more vibrant colors, bla, bla, bla.
Sorry for the rant. I’m not normally the ranting type, but I think I’m just trying to process how I feel about everything.
Am I being super anal? Is wanting to throw out all of our hair products, cleaning supplies and store-bought deodorant overkill? Is my desire for canned goods without added chemicals or food coloring too much to ask?
OR…
Now that I’m aware, do I just want to do what I believe is best for Brett and our future family?
I’ll keep you posted on my conclusion…
and the state of my armpits.
I’d love to know your thoughts if you have any!
And if you don’t, I hope you enjoy these delicious and healthy Maple Syrup Whole Wheat Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies! Just like I have ideals for the content of my food and cleaning supplies, I also have ideals for the perfect cookie. They are as follows:
1. Made with whole grains for fiber and protein.
2. Sweetened with unrefined sweeteners to avoid a sugar rush and crash.
3. Full of healthy fats.
4. Chewy and Plump.
5. Full of different textures.
People, we have a winner. I’m so pleased with how these turned out. I love that they are healthy, but still taste indulgent. As you can tell from their oh-so-long name, these cookies are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with maple syrup. I also used coconut oil instead of butter, so #3 can be checked off the list. Cornstarch gives these bad boys the perfect chewy, plump consistency. And chocolate chips and walnuts give added texture and sweetness. PLUS you don’t have to flatten these cookies out like a lot of healthy cookies out there. The cookie dough acts just like regular cookie dough, in that you can drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and let the magic happen. Done and Done.
I’m in love with these Maple Syrup Whole Wheat Chocolate Chips Cookies!!
Try saying that 10x fast;)
Vegan Maple Syrup Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Maple Syrup Whole Wheat Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are sweet and chewy, while still packing a nutritious punch! No one will know they're healthy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, prepare you flax egg by whisking 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Set aside to "gel" for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, from the whole wheat flour to the salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes to allow it to firm up a bit. Then drop the dough by 2 tablespoon amount onto your baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets 180 degrees half way through. If you are using two different oven racks, also switch the baking sheets so that the sheet on the top rack goes to the bottom rack and vice versa.
- Let cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Recommended Products
Nutrition Information
Yield 20 Serving Size 1 cookieAmount Per Serving Calories 120Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 9mgSodium 102mgCarbohydrates 9gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 1gSugar 7gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 1g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate provided by Nutrionix and should be used for informational purposes only.
Tawny says
I have a corn allergy, do you know what I can use to substitute the cornstarch? I’m looking forward to trying your recipe, thank you!
Faith VanderMolen says
Hi Tawny! I haven’t tried substituting cornstarch yet, but you could try something like tapioca flour. Let us know if you try something out and how it goes!
Charlotte says
The flavour of these are amazing! However, mine came out a bit too cake-like and puffy but I prefer a chewy center instead. Any idea how I could change this? Maybe less flour? Flatten them down a bit?
Faith VanderMolen says
Hi Charlotte! Glad you enjoyed the flavour and sorry the texture wasn’t what you expected. I’m not sure if you could get a chewy, traditional texture with these ingredients. Less flour or flattening them could work, but I haven’t tried that yet! Please keep us posted if you find a chewier version of these cookies!
Mitch says
Wanted to make a healthier cookie and came across this one and they are delicious. My wife brought them to her work and they love them. Now they are giving me some of the ingredients to make more of them. So do make them often and their gone just as fast. But this last batch I made the cookies were not actually cookies. The anticipation of pulling the out of the oven and eating a nice warm came to a fail. They were flat thinner than a pancake, no consistency, no nice and chewy just flat. Can’t figure what I did wrong maybe you can shed some light so I do it again. Other then this batch they always come out great. Thanks again for this recipe. This mishap will not stop me from making more.
Faith VanderMolen says
Hi Mitch! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying these cookies, but I’m sorry you ran into some trouble with the last batch. My first thoughts/suggestions are, did you let the dough chill in the fridge before baking? Did you happen to use fractionated coconut oil that doesn’t solidify? Or maybe an ingredient was accidentally left out or substituted? I hope you don’t run into the problem again! We made a batch last week and loved them! Let me know what you think and if you have trouble again!
ALANA says
I never comment but have to tell you that this recipe was the best I’ve found for vegan chocolate chip cookies. It must be the 1/2 tsp of cornstarch! I had to use Chickpea flour because my hubby is GF and I used honey since another commentor said it worked. I have never been to your website before. So grateful to have found you. 🙂
Faith VanderMolen says
YAY! That makes me so happy. I’ve been wanting to make these cookies again, so now I’m definitely motivated. Happy baking and thanks so much for commenting!
Margarita says
Just made these. They came out absolutely delicious, but did not flatten like in the photos. I did use only 1/4 cup of maple syrup instead of 1/2 cup as the recipe suggests. Could this be why?
Faith says
Hi Margarita! Thanks for commenting and I’m glad you enjoyed the cookies! Yes, that could definitely be the reason. If you want to keep them lower in sugar, but still have flat cookies, you could try flattening them a bit before baking. The baking time may vary though so keep an eye on them! I hope that helps!
Akaya says
I used a banana instead of a flax egg…and it’s SOOOOO good!
Faith says
Such a good idea! So glad you enjoyed them Akaya!!
Vickie says
Hi, dear Faith, just a note on the deodorant. I have been mostly vegan (my screw-ups are usually regular chocolate and mozzarella cheese) for a couple years now. The funny thing is, I never wear any deodorant at all. And I don’t really smell that much either. I am convinced the diet has something to do with it.
Faith says
I believe that Vickie! I wrote this post forever ago, but just this past year officially switched to natural deodorant. Sometimes I forget to wear it and I don’t smell at all. It’s a win win! Thanks for sharing!
Jane says
Substituted agave nectar for maple syrup. These turned out soft & yummy.
Thanks for the. recipe.
Faith says
So glad you liked these cookies Jane! Thanks for sharing!
Danielle Seale says
Love this recipe. My son wanted cookies, but we were out of chocolate chips and I, too, keep only whole wheat flour in the pantry. So stumbled on your recipe and subbed dried cranberries & unsweetened coconut flakes for the chocolate chips and love them. They’re so hearty I want them as a breakfast cookie. 🙂
(I started making my own toothpaste a while back. Coconut oil + baking soda, with a little cinnamon, turmeric, & xylitol. It’s a much-simplified (ie cheaper) version of this dentist’s recipe. Maybe worth noting he advises against using essential oils in oral care as they kill healthy mouth bacteria, too. https://askthedentist.com/downloads/diy-toothpaste-recipe/)
Faith says
So glad these cookies worked out for you Danielle! And the addition of dried cranberries and coconut sounds perfect. Thank you also for the toothpaste recommendation!
Chef Joseph says
This recipe rocks! As a 20 year chef and 10 year vegan chef this is the best vegan cookie recipe I’ve come across ever. Thank you so much for sharing!
Faith says
Wow. Thanks so much Joseph! I’m so glad it worked for you and that you loved them!
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl says
This look incredible…. thick and chewy, just how I like my cookies! Pinned!!
Faith says
Thanks Leigha!! Liked ‘um a lot:D
Ruth says
perfect cookie to make on a snowy day! They were really yummy! We didn’t have any maple syrup, but honey worked as a great substitute.
Faith says
Sista!! Glad you liked them and good to know about the honey:D
Sydni Jackson says
I learned about skincare products a long time ago when I first heard about Arbonne. All of their products are vegan and non-toxic and non-carcinogenic! They’re the best 🙂 A little pricey but worth it
Faith says
Thanks for the recommendation!! I’m so new at this stuff, but I’m excited to slowly work all natural products into our lives. If you try out any other things that you like, lemme know:)
Frugal Foodie Frank says
I feel the same way about the cleaning/personal care products! When I started paying closer attention to what was putting IN my body I also started wondering about what I was putting ON my body. Our skin is our largest organ and absorbs so much from our environment. All I can say is, start small. Don’t empty your bathroom cabinets into the trash just yet. Keep your “must haves” and slowly experiment with homemade versions of certain items. Please share your deodorant recipe!
Faith says
So true Frankie! I’m going through the same thing…first started caring about what I put in my body, and now realizing what I put on it is also important! Great advice on not throwing everything out! I almost did, but then I knew I’d have nothing until I found replacements and that might get, well…stinky;)
So far I’m loving this recipe for homemade deodorant. It isn’t an antiperspirant, but I don’t smell at all and it feels great!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
We’re on the same page with vegan chocolate chip cookies today!! 🙂 Happy Friday! I hope your weekend is chocolatey and awesome 🙂
Faith says
Fridays and Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great combination:D Happy Fridaaaaay to you too Liz! Enjoy your cookies!
Christa says
You are not being super anal. I agree completely. I rid my house of toxic products a couple of years ago. There just is no need for it. Yesterday I made mouthwash…so simple. Everytime I make something myself, a little rant builds up inside me. All the toxins being served up to people is so frustrating! Don’t be sorry about your little rant. I love a girl on a rant. It makes me feel I’m not alone. Thanks for the great cookie recipe!
Faith says
Thanks for the support and encouragement Christa! It’s so good to know I’m not alone. I’d love that mouthwash recipe!!
Christa says
Hi Faith,
I got this recipe from http://www.diynatural.com I used a couple more drops of peppermint oil than it calls for…
Natural and antibacterial homemade mouthwash
• A container – I use a small mason jar
• ½ cup filtered or distilled water
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 drops tea tree essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
Baking soda will settle to the bottom of the jar when not in use, so be sure to shake mouthwash before each use. Swish about 2-3 teaspoons of this homemade formula in your mouth for a minute or two. As with any mouthwash, try to avoid swallowing this while gargling.
Feel free to double this recipe for a larger batch. Making really big batches is not recommended because the oils will continue to blend over time and flavors can change.
Faith says
Christa, thanks so much for getting back to me! This is great! I don’t have any essential oils, but I’m hoping to get some soon. I’m excited to check out the DIY natural website too. Perfect!