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? ›

Yes! The flour is heat treated to kill any potential bacteria, and because the recipe is vegan there are no eggs at all! It is safe to eat and absolutely delicious! Does vegan cookie dough taste the same?

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.

Is edible cookie dough actually edible? ›

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

Why can't i eat raw vegan 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.

Are vegan cookies actually healthy? ›

In fact, your vegan cookies will probably be just as loaded with sugar as any other cookies. And even if you opt for organic, fresh, or less-processed ingredients in your cookie confection, you cannot avoid the fact that what you are making is a dessert.

Is it safe to eat raw cookie dough without eggs? ›

Unlike eggs, which are heat-sterilized to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination, flour is not treated to kill pathogens. Any bacteria present in flour are typically killed during cooking ( 3 ). Therefore, eating raw flour may cause you to get sick if it's contaminated with harmful bacteria like E. coli ( 3 , 4 ).

What do vegan bakers use instead of eggs? ›

What are the best egg substitutions?
  • Aquafaba. That's right, you can make an impressive egg white substitute using the water from a drained can of chickpeas. ...
  • Ground flax seeds. ...
  • Apple purée. ...
  • Yogurt (regular or dairy-free) ...
  • Mashed banana. ...
  • Silken tofu. ...
  • Chia seeds. ...
  • Coconut oil.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of eggs? ›

Yogurt. For this egg substitute, use 1/4 cup per egg. If you need to avoid dairy, you can use thick Greek-style plant-based yogurts. Most other non-dairy yogurts might be too thin to substitute for eggs in baking, so keep this in mind.

Is Pillsbury cookie dough vegan? ›

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

Is it safe to eat raw flour in edible cookie dough? ›

Eating raw flour or batter made with raw flour is not a safe practice, as this raw flour has not been processed to eliminate pathogens, such as salmonella, e. coli and other pathogens.

Why is my edible cookie dough chewy? ›

Milk: In place of eggs, milk helps to make the cookie dough "chewy."

Does Costco sell vegan cookie dough? ›

Edible Cookie Dough Is Back at Costco

This three-pound tub of cookie dough is both vegan and dairy-free, so it eliminates any Salmonella risks associated with eating raw eggs.

What brand of cookie dough is safe to eat raw? ›

The cancer, though cured, took a year of Brill's life; but it gave the world Sweet Loren's — the first retail safe-for-all, baked or raw, portioned cookie dough — now recognized as the #1 natural refrigerated cookie dough brand in the U.S.

Why are Pillsbury cookies safe to eat raw? ›

What makes Pillsbury's refrigerated cookie and brownie doughs ready to eat raw? We use heat treated flour and pasteurized eggs so you can now safely enjoy our cookie dough baked or raw. Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins contains no egg.

How do you know if cookie dough is safe to eat? ›

Ready-to-eat cookie dough is a delicious snack or dessert that can be enjoyed, but only when made safely, which would include using commercially processed heat-treated flour, ready-to-eat ingredients and using good sanitary practices when making the cookie dough.

Does vegan cookie dough go bad? ›

Simply Healthy Vegan says that vegan dough can last up to 10 days, because it doesn't contain dairy. Additionally, add-ins, like fillings or flavorings, can also alter how long your dough lasts. There are a few simple ways to get the longest shelf life from your homemade dough, however.

Is toll house cookie dough safe to eat raw? ›

Our Bite-Sized Edible Cookie Dough is covered in a delicious chocolatey coating and made in a perfectly poppable bite-sized treat that you can enjoy at any time. It has been specially formulated to make it safe to eat straight out of the bag!

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