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Nut-Free Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Net Carbs:2.6g
Published:02/13/20Updated:03/25/21
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These nut-free keto chocolate chip cookies can be baked and ready to serve in less than 1 hour! This keto-friendly dessert contains minimal grams of net carbs per serving, making them the perfect low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, coconut-free, and refined sugar-free treat that will wow your tastebuds!

This delicious Nut-Free Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe post was made in partnership with Lakanto.

5 nut-free keto chocolate chip cookies resting on a wire rack atop a marble kitchen counter

Be sure to read through this post for answers to commonly asked questions about this recipe. You will also find step-by-step photos of the preparation process to ensure you are successful when making this recipe.

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Classic chocolate chip cookies made keto-friendly

These nut-free keto chocolate chip cookies are warm, chocolatey, melt-in-your-mouth pieces of goodness! They’re very simple to make and only require 15 minutes of prep time.

nut-free keto chocolate cookies resting on a wire rack atop a marble kitchen table

This recipe is perfect if you’re in the mood for a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe with a low-carb twist! They don’t have a “fake” or artificial sugar taste, nor do they have a gritty texture!

The best keto chocolate chip cookies are made with Lakanto

Like with virtually all of the Real Balanced dessert recipes, these treats are made with Lakanto products: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener and Monk Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Chips. Monk fruit sweeter is FANTASTIC for use in baking because it doesn’t alter the resulting taste whatsoever.

This sweetener contains zero net carbs, zero calories, and it’s zero glycemic (so it won’t spike your blood sugar)!

To try monk fruit sweetener or to replenish your pantry, you can use code “REALBALANCED” for 20% off on your Lakanto order!

Notes on main ingredients in this recipe

Flour: These cookies are made with a ground sunflower seed meal base that acts as the “flour” component of the dough. In most keto baking recipes, almond flour is used. Since these are nut-free cookies, I use ground sunflower seed meal, which is an ingredient I’ve really come to love as someone with a nut allergy.

Chocolate Chips: In this recipe, I use my favorite keto-friendly chocolate chips from Lakanto. See below for information on ingredient substitutions if you don’t have Lakanto chocolate chips on-hand.

Servings and net carbs in this recipe

This recipe yields 10 delicious and decadent cookies. Each cookie counts as one serving and one serving contains 2.6 grams of net carbs.

nut-free keto chocolate cookie broken in half being picked up by hand on a wire rack atop a marble kitchen coutner

Materials required

To make these cookies, a standard list of baking tools are required. There’s nothing out of the ordinary here! You’ll need to gather the following items:

  • Measuring Tools: You’ll need to be able to measure out ½ tsp, ¼ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, ½ cup, and ¼ cup.
  • 2 Baking Sheets: You’ll need either two baking sheets, or one sheet that you can use two times. If using one sheet, allow the first round of cookies to cool completely before removing them from the sheet to replace with more dough.
  • Parchment Paper: This is needed to line the baking sheets with before baking the cookies.
  • Large Mixing Bowl: Be sure your mixing bowl is large enough to hold everything during mixing. You don’t want to end up with a countertop covered in seed meal and monk fruit sweetener!
  • Electric Mixer: An electric mixer is necessary here rather than manually mixing with a fork or a whisk. This is to ensure all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined to prepare the cookie dough.

Ingredient substitution options

If you’d like to substitute a few ingredients and customize these cookies to your liking, here are a few options you can try:

  • Butter: Coconut oil can be substituted in for butter at a 1:1 ratio, but note that cookies will spread much quicker and may not flatten as much as the original recipe intended.
  • Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener: Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve can be substituted in for Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Ground Sunflower Seed Meal: If you don’t have a nut allergy or intolerance, you can use almond flour in place of ground sunflower seed meal at a 1:1 ratio. Note that I have not tested this substitution due to my allergies, but this is commonly a successful substitution option. Additionally, coconut flour will not work in this recipe and is not a viable substitution option.
  • Gelatin Powder: You can substitute in 1/4 tsp xanthan gum for gelatin powder in this recipe or you can choose to altogether omit the gelatin powder. The recipe will work without gelatin powder, but it’s recommended to include it to yield chewy cookies.
  • Chocolate Chips: If you don’t have Lakanto’s chocolate chips available to you, you can sub in a 90% cocoa chocolate bar. To break up the chocolate bar into chunks for the cookies, simply pulse a bar of dark chocolate in a food processor.

Nut-Free Keto Cookie FAQs

Before making this recipe, be sure to read through these answers to commonly asked questions about these nut-free keto cookies:

Which flour is low-carb?

For this recipe, we’re using ground sunflower seed meal, which is a fantastic low-carb flour option! I use this type of flour in virtually all of my keto baked goods. I purchase this brand from Amazon.

Can I substitute in a different flour for ground sunflower seed meal?

Yes! If you don’t have a nut allergy or intolerance, you can substitute in almond flour at a 1:1 ratio for ground sunflower seed meal. Note that coconut flour will not work in this recipe.

Will the cookies spread?

Yes, these cookies will spread. Be sure to split the dough up among 2 baking sheets so that the cookies do not spread and bake together.

How will I know when the cookies are done baking?

Once the bottoms of the cookies have a slight golden color around the edges, they should be done cooking. Note that the center of the cookies will be very soft when removing from the oven; you will need to allow them to fully cool before enjoying, otherwise they will fall apart if you try and handle them while warm.

How can I get chewier cookies?

For a chewier resulting cookie, add an addition 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp of gelatin powder to the dough.

Why do my baked cookies have green specks in them?

Sunflower seeds contain a chlorogenic acid that, when combined with an alkaline baking ingredient like baking soda, may yield spots of green in the dough. This coloring happens when the two ingredients are heated together and then cool.

The baking soda in this recipe is an essential ingredient, so do not omit it. Rest assured, your cookies are completely edible and will taste just as intended!

SunButter notes that in some recipes, adding a splash of lemon juice can help to offset any green hues. In this recipe, a small amount of lemon juice is included for this reason.

How should I store these cookies?

Store these easy keto chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container or storage bag in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 5 days.

How to make this recipe for keto chocolate chip cookies

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. To a large mixing bowl, add butter, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and the egg. Mix with an electric mixer until the ingredients are well-combined.

butter, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract and egg in a large mixing bowl

To the bowl, add sunflower seed meal, gelatin powder, cream of tartar, lemon juice, baking soda, and salt.

dry chocolate cookie dough ingredients added on top of wet cookie dough ingredients in a large mixing bowl atop a marble kitchen table

Mix again with an electric mixer until fully incorporated.

nut-free chocolate chip cookie dough being mixed with a spatula in a large mixing bowl atop a marble kitchen table

Fold chocolate chips into dough.

chocolate chips added on top of cookie dough in a large mixing bowl atop marble kitchen table

Using hands, roll dough into 10 equal-sized balls. Place 5 dough balls on one baking sheet and 5 dough balls on the other.

5 nut-free chocolate chip cookie dough rolled into balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper atop a marble kitchen table

Transfer one baking sheet to the oven and bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown, about 8-12 minutes (see note below). Remove first baking sheet from oven, transfer second baking sheet of cookies to oven, and bake second batch until edges of cookies are golden brown, about an additional 8-12 minutes (see note below).

Bake Time Note: I’ve found that 10 minutes is the “sweet spot” for baking these in my oven, but some people found that to be a little too long, whereas others have needed to bake their cookies for 12 minutes to cook them through. If you know your oven runs hot, bake for only 8 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and allow them to sit for a few minutes before checking the middle to see if they’re baked through. If they aren’t, return the pan to the oven to bake for a couple more minutes.

5 nut-free chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper atop a marble kitchen table

Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before serving. Do not try to transfer the cookies from the sheet until they have fully cooled. They will seem soft in the middle, but let them sit at room temperature until they have cooled; they will harden.

nut-free keto chocolate cookies resting on a wire rack atop a marble kitchen table

The best chocolate chip cookies recipe that works for different diet types

These nut-free keto chocolate chip cookies comply with a variety of diets, making them a great option for many!

  • Keto and Low-Carb: These cookies contain only 2.6 grams of net carbs each, making them a great option for keto and low-carb diets.
  • Gluten-Free: This recipe does not call for any gluten-containing products.
  • Grain-Free: All ingredients used in this recipe are grain-free.
  • Nut-Free: These keto chocolate chip treats are made without the use of nuts or tree nuts.
  • Coconut-Free: Coconut products are not included in this recipe.
  • Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe is free of refined sugar.

Try these delicious keto-friendly cookie recipes next!

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Nut-Free Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies


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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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These Nut-Free Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, keto-friendly, and nut-free! This recipe is low-carb, keto, nut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian, refined-sugar-free, and contains minimal grams of net carbs per serving!


Ingredients

  • ¼ cup + 1 tbsp (2.5 oz) butter, softened
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (72g) classic monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp (4.5 oz) ground sunflower seed meal
  • 2 tsp (6g) gelatin powder
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (95g) sugar-free chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. To a large mixing bowl, add butter, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix with electric mixer until ingredients are well-combined. To bowl, add ground sunflower seed meal, gelatin powder, cream of tartar, lemon juice, baking soda, and salt and mix again with electric mixer until fully incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Using hands, roll dough into 10 equal-sized balls. Place 5 dough balls on one baking sheet and 5 dough balls on the other.
  4. Transfer one baking sheet to the oven and bake cookies until edges are golden brown, about 8-12 minutes (see note below). Remove first baking sheet from oven, transfer second baking sheet of cookies to oven, and bake second batch until edges of cookies are golden brown, about an additional 8-12 minutes (see note below).
  5. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before serving. Do not try to transfer them from baking sheet until they have cooled. They will seem soft in the middle, but let them sit at room temperature until they have cooled; they will harden.

Recipe Notes:

Butter Substitution: Coconut oil can be substituted in for butter at a 1:1 ratio, but note that cookies will spread much quicker and may not flatten as much as the original recipe intended.

Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener Substitution: Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve can be substituted in for classic monk fruit sweetener at a 1:1 ratio. Powdered and liquid stevia will not work in this recipe.

Ground Sunflower Seed Meal Substitution: You can substitute in almond flour for ground sunflower seed meal at a 1:1 ratio. Note that I have not tested this substitution due to my allergies, but is typically a successful ingredient substitution.

Gelatin Powder Substitution: You can substitute in 1/4 tsp xanthan gum for gelatin powder in this recipe or you can choose to altogether omit the gelatin powder. The recipe will work without gelatin powder, but it’s recommended to include it to yield chewy cookies.

Chocolate Chips Substitution: If you don’t have Lakanto’s chocolate chips available to you, you can sub in a 90% cocoa chocolate bar. To break up the chocolate bar into chunks for the cookies, simply pulse a bar of dark chocolate in a food processor.

Cookies Will Spread When Baking: Be sure to split dough up among 2 baking sheets as cookies will spread quite a lot during the baking process.

Bake Time Note: I’ve found that 10 minutes is the “sweet spot” for baking these in my oven, but some people found that to be a little too long, whereas others have needed to bake their cookies for 12 minutes to cook them through. If you know your oven runs hot, bake for only 8 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and allow them to sit for a few minutes before checking the middle to see if they’re baked through. If they aren’t, return the pan to the oven to bake for a couple more minutes.

Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container or storage bag in the refrigerator and eat within 5 days.

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7 Comments

  1. Lisa says

    February 28, 2021 at 10:44 am

    These cookies taste great! I used the xanthum gum as I didn’t have gelatin. Not dense at all and not overly sweet. I eat a low-carb diet and my husband is diabetic so your recipes work for both of us!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Helen Green says

    April 22, 2020 at 5:03 am

    I made these with LSA and they were superb. 30g each and less than a carb each, I was happy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Sammi says

    April 17, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    How would you convert the ounces of flour to cups? I used a little over a cup of the sun flour meal but the cookies were really runny and sticky. Suggestions?

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      April 23, 2020 at 9:33 am

      It’s approximately 1 cup + 2 tbsp.

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Did this recipe used to use Coconut flour instead of ground sunflower seed? I saved this link and the recipe changed. Can you please let me know how to get to the coconut flour recipe? 🙂 it was a family fave.

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  5. Fannie says

    October 24, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    I have everything but gelatin .. can I substitute

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    • realbalanced says

      October 25, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      Hi, Fannie! The cookies may work without the gelatin, but the gelatin serves to add some elasticity to the flour, so it’s a pretty vital ingredient. You can find unflavored gelatin at almost any grocery store, or you can purchase gelatin online. 🙂

      Reply

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