Sure, you could make these Gluten-free Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans anytime of the year. But it’s the time for cookie swaps and adding in a few sweets, so why not make it a little healthier?
Please note that this post is sponsored by The Teff Company, the makers of Maskal Teff™ products
I just got back from my last trip of the year, and I’m ready to settle in for the holidays. We were in New Orleans for Shiftcon, a green conference for bloggers.
There were tons of holiday lights and decorations everywhere I looked. There was even a special holiday drink menu at a tiki bar I went to. It was impossible to not get the holiday spirit!
This recipe does contain coconut oil, and I know some of you avoid all oils. At this point, I haven’t tested it with applesauce or pumpkin as an oil replacer with teff flour. I will try to make a batch soon and will update this post.
If you try an oil-free version please let us know in the comments if it was a success or failure. I want to try making a thick date paste, using less sweetener or maybe stevia, with stevia-sweetened chocolate chips to make this a cookie for everyone.
For now, it’s gluten-free and vegan, plus you could customize them to be nut-free or leave out the coconut and add dried fruit. Happy almost winter!
More Vegan Teff Flour Recipes
- Gluten Free Vegan Teff Brownies
- Gluten-Free Chai-Spiced Teff Waffles
- Vanilla Gluten-free Vegan Pizzelles
- Vegan Teff Gingerbread
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie with a Teff Flour Pecan Crust
- Gluten-free Apple Teff Pancakes
- Vegan Gluten-free Teff Crepes
- Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls
Gluten-free Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans
Cookies are a great anytime treat. I love hosting cookie swaps around the holidays too. Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies, and these are gluten-free and vegan, making them perfect for people with allergies. You can leave out the pecans or coconut to make them even more allergy-friendly. You could even add in your favorite dried fruit too!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup Maskal Brown Teff Flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup vegan sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds mixed with 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add-in Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dry shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, or other nut of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then mix the wet ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Add the dry to the wet and mix well. It’s very thick so you may need to use your hands to knead in the add-in ingredients.
- Use a 1 tablespoon scoop to get a portion of the dough, place on the prepared cookie sheet, and press down with the back of a spatula to flatten. Repeat with all the dough.
- Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, or until the bottom of the cookies are brown.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 128Saturated Fat 5gSodium 79mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 1g
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Patricia says
Please do make an oil-free version as I am someone who avoids all oils. I’m getting ready to order some teff flour for the first time, and I’d like to know how an oil-free version comes out.
Dale says
I am going to make this…looks awesome ! Any thoughts on the weight of the teff flour? I have only teff grain and was going to grind, and I’m a little unsure ….should i pack my resulting flour down, or fluff it ? A weight would be most helpful 🙂
Kathy Hester says
I will measure the weight the next time i use it. I would say fluff it and don’t pack it down.
Mary Ann S. says
Hi Kathy! Can teff flour be used equally as a flour substitute or are other ingredients needed? Thanks and your new book is on my Christmas wish list!
Kathy Hester says
I think it depends on the type of baked good. I’ve had successes with brownies, cookies, and gingerbread. But to do a yeast roll I added a few other ingredients.
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I am so excited to try baking with teff flour! I’m gluten-free, but also allergic to almonds, so it’s always exciting for me when a GF recipe doesn’t include almond flour!
Becky Striepe says
Oh my goodness! These cookies have it ALL! I love coconut in a dessert.
Nicolle Camacho says
These cookies were so delicious!
My partner and I love teff flour, and recently bought a 25 lb bag of Maskal Teff flour. Hehe
This recipe is what I have been looking for, as it doesn’t contain almond butter, like most vegan teff cookie recipes online.
Thank you
Alicia Riley says
This cookies were very oily.
Judy says
I was planning to try this with teff grain ground in my Vitamix and hope that is okay. What can I substitute for the coconut oil? If I have to use oil, I want to use a healthier oil, like EVOO.
Judy t says
I made this with the leftover separated liquid from oat milk creamer instead of oil, and it turned out well. I added a little applesauce to make it easier to stay together. I also ground my teff into flour.