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These Chocolate Chip Hemp Cookies are an upgrade from my Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies, and they’re even tastier! If you’re into paleo recipes, you’ll be pleased to know these cookies fit the bill—no grains, gluten, or refined sugars.
They have the perfect soft and chewy texture, with the goodness of hemp hearts and almond flour. You might wonder about the coconut flour—yes, it’s essential for absorbing moisture and keeping these cookies soft. Skipping it might affect the texture.
And good news: you can cook with hemp hearts! Research by the food scientists at Manitoba Harvest confirms that the healthy fats in hemp remain intact even when heated. This means you can add hemp to your favorite baked treats for a boost of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Here’s the recipe:
Makes 18-20 cookies
Enjoy!
If you’re looking for an alternative to coconut flour, you could use arrowroot or tapioca flour. These absorb moisture too, but I haven’t tried them myself, so let me know if they work for you!
Hi Joy,
Can I use egg substitutes like flax or chia seeds for this recipe? I’m curious if a flax egg could do the trick.
I haven’t tried it myself, so I can’t say for sure. If you try it, please share your results in the comments. I think it could work if you reduce the batter’s moisture since it will be without an egg. Let me know how it turns out!
These cookies are fantastic! I used cashew butter.
Chocolate Chip Hemp Cookies look great! How much hemp should I use?
Hi, I don’t have hemp hearts. Can I substitute them with something else? Thanks!
You might try adding more flour.
Can you see the recipe card for measurements?
Great idea! I’m glad they turned out delicious!
These are so delicious! I swapped in olive oil for coconut oil since I ran out, and added a scoop of Genuine Health Vanilla Protein Powder for extra protein—I highly recommend it.
These cookies are amazing! All three of my boys loved them. I’ve already made a second batch because the first one vanished so quickly. In the second batch, I added an extra teaspoon of cinnamon—fabulous result! Thank you!
Great idea adding more cinnamon! So glad you’re enjoying them!
I haven’t tried yet, but let me know if you do!
Is there a way to cut down the fat in this recipe? With ingredients like coconut oil, almond flour, and almond butter, it adds up.
I used aquafaba instead of an egg and it worked great!
How much aquafaba did you use as an egg replacement?
These turned out great! I used 3 tablespoons of chickpea water instead of an egg, and they were perfect. Just let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes to let the coconut flour absorb the liquid.
Thank you so much for sharing your egg-free substitution—much appreciated!
Awesome! I’m glad it worked well for you!
We love good fats around here—they’re not just tasty but also help with satiety by promoting the hormone leptin. Eat fat, eat less overall.
Can’t wait to try these! Can I double the recipe and freeze the cookies for later?
I don’t see why not!
If we skip the syrup, should we reduce the coconut flour too?
Yes, that’s a good idea.
Love these cookies! Do they need refrigeration? I enjoy them at room temperature, maybe because of the hemp hearts?
I’d recommend refrigerating them to keep them fresh longer, but they should be fine on the counter for a day or two.
They turned out delicious! I made them into 16 cookies to fit onto one baking sheet. I’ll definitely make them again.
Awesome! So happy to hear that!
These cookies are so good! I added a teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of salt—so delicious!
Glad you love them too!
Hi Joy, love your recipes! I’m considering replacing maple syrup with erythritol or monk fruit sugar. If I do, should I adjust the flour?
Yes, you can definitely make that substitution. Assuming you’re using a powdered sugar replacement, you’ll need to add some moisture back—try water or nut milk. Start with the same amount as you would maple syrup and adjust as needed. Let me know how they turn out!
