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EASY Healthy Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

This chocolate chip skillet cookie feeds 2, is healthy, gluten free, dairy free. It is ooey, gooey and delicious, not to mention very easy to make. Stuff it with peanut butter, scoop it out and serve it warm.

I have become a skillet cookie lover. Honestly, I was the same person who didn’t get the hype but let us understand something, whats not to love? Get your favorite cookie dough and bake it in a skillet until just done and serve it warm in the same skillet with ice cream. The beauty about this recipe is the serving portion. It comfortably feeds 2 people but you could get away feeding 3 as well. 

When I posted my first eggless skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe, it went viral on tiktok for almost 3 million views! I was shocked but apparently you all loved it. In this moment, SO MANY OF YOU wanted a healthy version. So, here I am with a healthy skillet cookie that is filled with all the good stuff, just happens to be dairy free, gluten free. It is a simple recipe to bake up when you are craving something yummy but still healthier for you. It is a fantastic lazy night treat to mix up in no time. 

What is a skillet cookie?

A skillet cookie is basically any cookie dough baked in an oven proof pan/skillet. This recipe is a chocolate chip skillet cookie, doesn’t mean you can bake any cookie recipe in a skillet as the baking time might vary depending on the type of cookie dough and size of skillet. In my opinion the trick to skillet cookies is always under baking them as the residual heat from the skillet/pan will continue cooking it once removed from the oven. 

What is the difference between a cookie and skillet cookie?

The difference between a cookie and a skillet cookie is that a cookie is scooped/rolled/cut and placed  onto a baking tray, baked until done where as a skillet cookie is when you put all the cookie dough into a skillet and bake it until done. Skillet cookies are served in the skillet itself while still warm and most likely would be underbaked to a certain degree and the residue heat of the skillet will continue to cook the cookie as it is being served. 

Do I need a skillet/cast iron to make this recipe?

It is a skillet cookie meaning you need to bake it in a skillet. However any cast iron pan also would work. But if you don’t have either then you should definitely bake it in an oven proof dish of the appropriate size, it will still be delicious however, it wont be a skillet cookie anymore but instead a large cookie. 

What is a cast iron skillet cookie?

Baking your cookie dough in a cast iron skillet is very common as the cast iron pan is oven proof and heats evenly, making for a well baked cookie all around the bottom and top. However, you can bake a skillet cookie in any oven proof metal pan.

What are single serving/small batch recipes?

Single serve recipes are those which serve one portion. When baking this is not easy to achieve as most baked goods feed at least 6 people, things like cakes, cookies and breads aren’t commonly made for single serve options. However this recipe is a single serve, arguably it feeds 2 though. Then again 1 serving is 2 portions so we are in the clear here. 

Is this a small skillet cookie recipe?

This recipe is a single serve portion but feeds 2 – 3 mouths, I intentionally did this as it is the perfect sharing dessert.  You don’t need many ingredients to make this recipe and it certainly does satisfy and with the addition of gooey peanut butter in the middle, you can serve it warm with two spoons. BOOM! 

What makes this skillet cookie healthy?

At the outset I would like to suggest that I do not believe in healthy food and I don’t think there are any unhealthy foods. Yes, some are more wholesome and nutritious as compared to others but they also provide a different sense of satisfaction and I do not want to demonize food here. Having said this, the cookie does have wholesome ingredients that are so yummy when combined. It happens to be gluten free and dairy free which makes it allergy proof and diet friendly. I have used an egg which has a substitute  as well. There is peanut butter in it however you can use any seed butter as well to make it if you are allergic. 

What ingredients do you need to make this healthy skillet cookie?

To make the cookie we need almond flour, corn flour, baking powder, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond milk, egg, chocolate chips, salt and peanut butter. 

What substitutes can you use to make this healthy skillet cookie?

You can replace the almond flour with any nut flour you prefer. I would suggest using all purpose gluten free flour as well to make this recipe and remove the corn flour in that case. I have use ample syrup but any liquid sweetener works here, like agave syrup, date paste, honey (then its not vegan). In place of the coconut oil you can use any oil you prefer. As for the milk you can use any milk you have on hand, I have also used water and this recipe has worked well. As for peanut butter you can use any nut/seed butter or spread to make this recipe. To keep this recipe eggless just use a flaxseed egg/chia seed egg I.e. 1 tbsp flaxseed powder/chia seed powder mixed with 2 tbsp water – set aside and let it become a gel like consistency. 

What equipment do you need to make this healthy skillet cookie?

We need a mixing bowl and rubber spatula to mix the cookie together. I have baked this in a 5 inch cast iron skillet. You can bake it in a 6 inch skillet as well as this makes a giant small batch skillet cookie. 

How to make this healthy skillet cookie?

Preheat the oven to 180℃ and brush the skillet with a little oil, set aside. In a bowl add the coconut oil, maple syrup and stir. Add the egg, vanilla and stir again. Add the milk and stir to combine. Add the almond flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt and stir until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir again. Transfer half the dough to the lined skillet and flatten it out. Spoon the peanut butter into the center of the skillet and cover the top with the other half of the cookie dough mixture. Bake for 15 minutes until puffed up, golden and still gooey in the center. Whatever you do, do not over bake this cookie.

Serving and storing this healthy skillet cookie recipe?

This skillet cookie like most others I best served warm with a couple of scoops of ice cream dolloped into the center. As it cools down the cookie will firm up hence bake it before you are serving it or underbake it so you don’t have to worry about it being over cooked. We want it oozing and gooey so don’t over bake it please. The leftovers can be scooped out of the skillet and stored in a zip lock bag/air tight container for 1 week in the fridge. I have also frozen the leftovers for 2 weeks. When ready to eat let it come to room temperature before warming in the microwave for 15 seconds or so until warm. 

Looking for more healthy recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this Easy Healthy Skillet Cookie, you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more healthy recipe inspiration. 

If you try this recipe out, don’t forget to share it with me on instagram so I can see how it turned out. I’d love nothing more than to chat with you on your cooking/baking.  

EASY Healthy Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This chocolate chip skillet cookie feeds 2, is healthy, gluten free and dairy free. It is ooey, gooey and delicious, not to mention very easy to make. Stuff it with peanut butter, scoop it out and serve it warm.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, cookie, Dessert, High Tea, Sweet tooth
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • 5/6 inch skillet or baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 6 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg/ 1 flaxseed egg
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup corn flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃ and brush the skillet with a little oil, set aside. In a bowl add the coconut oil, maple syrup and stir.
  • Add the egg, vanilla and stir again. Add the milk and stir to combine.
  • Add the almond flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt and stir until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir again.
  • Transfer half the dough to the lined skillet and flatten it out.
  • Spoon the peanut butter into the center of the skillet and cover the top with the other half of the cookie dough mixture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until puffed up, golden and still gooey in the center. Whatever you do, do not over bake this cookie.
  • Serve it hot/warm with vanilla ice cream, greek yogurt or on its own.

Notes

  • Do not over bake this skillet cookie or else it will dry out. Check it after 13 minutes to see the doneness

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