Chia seed eggs work surprisingly well in chocolate chip cookies because they add a slight nuttiness and depth of flavor while keeping the cookies soft and chewy.

These chia-seed egg chocolate chip cookies are such a delicious treat! They turn out chewy and satisfying, so much so that you won’t even realize the cookies are missing eggs! Chia seeds are nutritious and add a nutty flavor to your chocolate chip cookies!  They’re soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate but have a little extra crunch from the chia seeds. Plus, they have a slightly nutty flavor and an extra boost of fiber & omega-3s.

How do you make a chia seed egg?

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chia seeds

3 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds and water.

2. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens into a gel-like consistency.

3. Use it as a 1:1 replacement for an egg in baking recipes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup of sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 tbsp chia seeds 

3 tbsp water

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 

Recipe Note: Use vegan butter with this recipe to make these cookies vegan or dairy-free.

Recipe note: You can make this recipe with gluten-free flour. Just read the conversion on the package of your gluten-free flour.

Equipment

baking sheet 

parchment paper 

mixing bowl 

Cookie Scoop 

cooling rack 

Whisk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the chia egg: Mix one tablespoon of chia seeds with three tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cups softened butter, ½ cups sugar, and ¼ cups brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and the chia egg until well combined.
5. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
6. Mix everything: Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
7. Fold chocolate chips into the mixture: Gently mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
8. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage: You can store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also store them in the freezer for longer.

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Chia Seed Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chia seed eggs work surprisingly well in chocolate chip cookies because they add a slight nuttiness and depth of flavor while keeping the cookies soft and chewy.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 15 cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the chia egg: Mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.

3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and the chia egg until well combined.

5. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.

6. Mix everything: Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, stirring until combined.

7. Fold chocolate chips into the mixture: Gently mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips.

8. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baking chia seeds into your cookies adds several nutritional benefits! They provide fiber and protein, as well as antioxidants and vitamins. 

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