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- Yes, Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Can Be Chewy
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies With Coconut Flour
- My Recipe Tips
- Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe card
- More Coconut Flour Dessert Recipes
- Recipe Reviews
Yes, Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Can Be Chewy
I love my almond flour chocolate chip cookies , but so many of you have been asking for a nut-free version — so I went back into testing mode. Honestly, I find almond flour easier to work with since it behaves more like traditional flour, but coconut flour is a little trickier… it can get dry fast if you’re not careful. After a few rounds of tweaking, though, I got these coconut flour chocolate chip cookies to turn out rich, buttery, and chewy with melty chocolate in every bite. Here’s what makes them special:
- Soft, chewy, and buttery – I used just the right amount of fat and eggs to balance the absorbency of coconut flour. The texture reminds me of my shortbread cookies !
- No fussy steps or tools – You only need one bowl and a hand mixer. No chilling, no separating wet and dry — just mix, scoop, and bake. They’re done in about 20 minutes!
- Made with clean, low carb ingredients – Each cookie is just 1.5g net carbs , made without grains, sugar, or gluten. They’re naturally sweet and satisfying thanks to Besti and rich sugar free dark chocolate chips.
If you’ve been looking for the perfect nut-free treat, grab your bowl and make these chocolate chip cookies with me!
“My Husband loved these cookies. Couldn’t wait to let them cool down. I have now made them a couple of times. They are so moist. I was very surprised.” –Carey
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Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my coconut flour chocolate chip cookies recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .
- Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour – This is my go-to for making coconut flour chocolate chip cookies because it’s super fine, made from 100% pure coconuts, and gives the cookies that classic chewy texture. Coconut flour is very absorbent, so don’t try to swap in almond flour or anything else… the ratios just won’t work.
- Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips – I use these chips that don’t have sugar alcohols, soy, or weird ingredients, and they bake like the real deal. I always keep a bag in the pantry for healthy baking days.
- Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This is the secret to that brown sugar flavor and soft texture! It’s my favorite for low carb cookies because it adds moisture and that hint of caramel. If you don’t have it, regular Besti works too (just without the brown sugar taste). Coconut sugar will work for paleo, but it’s not low carb.
- Butter – Gives these cookies that classic, buttery flavor. If you need a dairy-free or paleo version, you can use coconut oil, but just know the flavor will change a little.
- Eggs – I use two large eggs at room temp so they don’t harden the butter. You can try flax eggs for a vegan option, but they’ll make the cookies a bit softer and more crumbly.
- Vanilla Extract – A good quality vanilla brings out all the flavors and ties everything together.
- Sea Salt
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies With Coconut Flour
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .
- Mix cookie dough. Add the coconut flour, sweetener, softened butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. I use a hand mixer to beat everything together until it looks smooth and uniform. Then I stir in the chocolate chips.
- Portion. Scoop out about 15 balls of the batter using your hands or a cookie scoop (I like using this scoop for even cookies). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet , and use your fingers to gently flatten each one into a cookie shape.
- Bake. Pop the coconut flour chocolate chip cookies in the oven until the edges turn a light golden color. Let cool.
My Recipe Tips
- Coconut flour can easily make cookies dry if you use too much, and different brands absorb moisture differently. I always test my recipes with Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour , so stick with that one for the best results.
- Use room temperature eggs. If your eggs are too cold, they can harden the butter and make the dough harder to mix. I usually set mine out while I prep everything else.
- Don’t scoop your flour straight from the bag. Instead, spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off, or better yet, weigh it. You can switch the recipe card to “Metric” to see exact grams.
- Use a hand mixer for the dough. It helps everything mix evenly without needing two bowls. But if you like creaming the butter and sweetener first, that works too.
- These cookies won’t spread much in the oven, so take a second to flatten them into the shape you want. I just use my fingers to gently press them down.
- It’s totally optional, but pressing a few chips into each cookie before baking makes them look extra pretty. I do it whenever I want that perfect bakery-style finish.
- The cookies will feel really soft when they first come out of the oven and that’s normal. Just leave them on the pan for a bit before moving to a rack, and they’ll set up nicely.
Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
- 1/2 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
- 1/2 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened at room temperature) ▢
- 2 medium Eggs ▢
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
- 1/2 cup Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Chips (plus 1 tbsp for topping, optional) ▢
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flour, Besti brown, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Mix the cookie dough with a hand mixer , until well combined. Stir in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop , form 15 small balls of dough and place them onto the lined baking sheet. With your fingers, press each ball down into a cookie shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes , until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes . Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cookie
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the perfect texture, make them soft and chewy, and bake the best coconut flour chocolate chip cookies every time.
- Store: Keep your coconut flour cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Let the cookies cool, then freeze them flat on a baking sheet until solid. Once firm, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. They’ll keep up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temp before serving.
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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- The Basic Keto Meal Formula
- Understanding Macros
- Keto Food Swaps
- Keto Food List
- Electrolyte Basics
- Keto Diet Types
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- Recipe Reviews
Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.
You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).
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- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
- FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula
Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.
Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.
Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.
| Pick A Protein | Pick A Veggie | Add Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison | Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery | Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil |
Understanding Macros
Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.
Carbs Are A Limit.
Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.
A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.
“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.
A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.
Protein Is A Goal.
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].
“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.
Fat Is A Lever.
Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.
A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).
Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.
Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.
“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.
Keto Food Swaps
One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.
So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .
Keto Swaps For Breakfast
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes |
| Oatmeal | Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds |
| Cinnamon rolls | Fathead cinnamon rolls |
| Cereal | Keto nut granola |
| Muffins | Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins |
| Donuts | Almond flour donuts |
| Scones | Almond flour scones |
| High-sugar smoothies | Smoothie with berries or avocado |
| Hash browns | Cauliflower hash browns |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast casserole with no potatoes |
| Egg whites | Whole eggs |
| Turkey bacon | Bacon |
| Waffles | Chaffles |
Keto Swaps For Bread
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Bagels | Fathead bagels |
| English muffin | Almond flour English muffin |
| White bread | Keto white bread |
| Multigrain bread | Coconut flour bread with seeds |
| Tortillas for wraps | Coconut flour tortillas |
| Corn taco shells | Cheddar cheese taco shells |
| Burger buns | Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps |
| Breadsticks | Cauliflower breadsticks |
| Biscuits | Almond flour biscuits |
| Cornbread | Almond flour cornbread |
| Croutons | Parmesan crisps |
| Rice | Cauliflower rice , konjac rice |
Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Breaded wings | Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded) |
| Low-fat meat & poultry | High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat |
| Mashed potatoes | Mashed cauliflower |
| Roasted potatoes | Roasted or fried radishes |
| Tacos | Taco salad |
| Pizza | Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza |
| Lasagna | Eggplant lasagna |
| Potato salad | Cauliflower “potato” salad |
| French fries | Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries |
| Tater tots | Cauliflower tots |
| Wraps | Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas |
| Sushi | Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi |
| Breaded chicken or fish | Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds |
| Spaghetti | Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles |
Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Nachos | Cheese crisps |
| High-sugar fruit | Berries & other keto fruits |
| Crackers | Almond flour crackers |
| Hummus | Cauliflower hummus |
| Soft pretzels | Fathead pretzels |
| Popcorn | Puffed cheese |
| Granola bars | Grain-free granola bars |
| Jam | Sugar-free berry chia jam |
| Sweet fruity yogurt | Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries |
| Sweet salad dressing | Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette |
| Ketchup | Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup |
| BBQ sauce | Sugar-free BBQ sauce |
| Sweetened peanut butter | Natural, sugar-free nut butters |
| Light mayo | Avocado oil mayo |
| Maple syrup | Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup |
| Potato chips | Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds |
Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Monk fruit or allulose |
| Powdered sugar | Powdered monk fruit or allulose |
| White flour | Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes) |
| Making baked goods soft/chewy | Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder |
| Breadcrumbs | Pork rinds or almond flour |
| Margarine | Butter, coconut oil, or ghee |
| Vegetable oil | Olive or avocado oil |
| Bananas | Banana extract |
| Chocolate chips | Sugar-free chocolate chips |
| Cornstarch or flour roux | Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end) |
| Simple syrup | Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat |
Keto Swaps For Drinks
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | Water with lemon |
| Soda | Flavored sparkling water |
| Milk | Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream |
| Latte | Butter coffee |
| Coffee creamer | Heavy cream |
| Sweet wine | Dry wine |
| Beer | Ultra light beer |
| Mixed drinks | Hard liquor with soda + lemon |
If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .
Keto Food List
When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.
The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!
Foods To Eat On Keto
- Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
- Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
- Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
- Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Avocados
- Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
- Almond flour and coconut flour
- Eggs
- Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.
Foods To Avoid On Keto
- White flour & sugar
- Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
- Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
- Cereal
- Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
- Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
- Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
- Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
- Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
- Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:
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Electrolyte Basics
Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.
For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .
The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:
| Sodium | Magnesium | Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles | Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens | Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork |
Keto Diet Types
People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.
Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.
Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!
- Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
- Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
- Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.
For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!
Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:
- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
- FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System (75 pages, Only $37!)
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
My coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are soft, sweet, and chewy. You’d never guess they’re low carb and made with clean ingredients!
Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/coconut-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour
- 1/2 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 2 medium Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 cup Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Chips (plus 1 tbsp for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flour, Besti brown, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Mix the cookie dough with a hand mixer , until well combined. Stir in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop , form 15 small balls of dough and place them onto the lined baking sheet. With your fingers, press each ball down into a cookie shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes , until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes . Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cookie
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the perfect texture, make them soft and chewy, and bake the best coconut flour chocolate chip cookies every time.
- Store: Keep your coconut flour cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Let the cookies cool, then freeze them flat on a baking sheet until solid. Once firm, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. They’ll keep up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temp before serving.
📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Fall Ebook Bundle !
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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