Healthy Cookie Dough for One

An easy-to-make dessert, portioned for one? Sounds like a plan to me. This simple recipe for healthy cookie dough for one is a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt.

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Cookies are always a yes when you crave something sweet. Our go-to cookies include almond flour peanut butter cookies or flourless oatmeal cookies. Yum and yum. Check out all of our cookie recipes for inspiration. But this recipe is all about healthy cookie dough. Let’s get started!

Why you will love this recipe

No wheat flour, no refined sugar, single serving cookie dough recipe. Do I really need to say more?

It is one-two-three easy. All you have to do is measure and stir. Boom done.

Do you like licking the beaters almost more than the actual baked cookies? Maybe you don’t feel like baking a batch of cookies just to indulge in a bit of dough. This is the perfect solution.

Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan cookie dough. Bonus!

Ingredients

Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.

• Hemp Seeds – This plant-based protein adds a chewy texture and nutty flavor.
• Almond Flour – A rich, gluten-free flour that gives you a cookie batter vibe.
• Coconut Oil – You need a bit of fat to hold it all together, and coconut oil works perfectly.
• Maple Syrup – Some natural sweetness for a real dessert feel. You could also use honey.
• Chocolate Chips – I have been loving using these dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
• Salt – A pinch of fine sea salt is key to bringing out the best in your ingredients.

Equipment

Nothing fancy needed.

• Bowl – You can use a small mixing bowl or even just your favorite cereal bowl. You don’t need a ton of room to mix.
• Spoon or Spatula – Either will work for stirring.

Instructions

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.

It’s pretty complicated.

Kidding.

If you can make a mashy, stirry movement with a fork, you can make this recipe.

Ready?

Step 1

Start by adding the almond flour, hemp seeds, maple syrup, and coconut oil to a bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Next, fold in the chocolate chips.

Done.

Whew! Wipe off that brow now. 😉

Step 3

Finally, cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge to chill for about half an hour.

Then, it is good to go.

This is a yummy, healthy edible cookie dough recipe that takes hardly any time or effort.

Substitutions and recipe variations

• Enhance the cookie flavor with a drop of pure vanilla extract.
• Swirl in a spoonful of natural peanut butter for a pb cookie vibe.
• Want some almond joy energy?? Sprinkle in a bit of unsweetened shredded coconut.
• For a coffee house twist, add a tiny bit of espresso powder to the mix.

Serving suggestions

• Eat right from the bowl with a spoon. Yum! I think it tastes best chilled, straight from the fridge.
• Roll it into tiny balls if you’re craving a bite-sized treat.
• Crumble it onto your peanut butter overnight oats for a sweet morning treat.

FAQS

Storage tips

Store the raw cookie dough in a covered bowl or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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*Originally posted July 14, 2014. Updated January 30, 2020, and again on July 25, 2025*

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