What to make with chocolate chips that aren't cookies? From muffins to cake to candy, these delicious gluten-free recipes use chocolate chips in a variety of ways. Dairy-free and vegan options too!
![Peanut butter bars with chocolate chips on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/chocolate-chip-recipes.jpg)
A bag of chocolate chips can be an essential ingredient for making cookies. But what else can you use them for? There are so many options! From quick bread to bars, brownies, and overnight oats, there are clever ways to use them.
Plus, all of these delicious chocolate chip desserts, baked goods, and sweet treats are gluten-free with dairy-free and vegan options.
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Flavors that go with chocolate chips
Whether it is vanilla extract or fresh fruit, these flavors make a perfect pairing with delicious chocolate chip recipes.
- Vanilla
- Caramel
- Mint
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut
- Orange
- Hazelnut
- Cinnamon
- Almond
- Cherry
- Raspberry
- Salt
- Espresso or Coffee
- Ginger
- Chili
25 Chocolate chip recipes
Find the perfect recipe using chocolate chips that aren't cookies! From quick breads to dessert bars, brownies, and overnight oats, we've got it covered with the best recipes.
Blondies
![Blondies on a plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gluten-free-blondies-7-150x150.jpg)
![Blondies with chocolate chips on a plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pumpkin-blondies-gluten-free-8-150x150.jpg)
Brownies
![Chocolate mint brownies on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-gf-vegan-mint-chocolate-brownies-3-150x150.jpg)
![a cosmic brownies with fudge ganache and sprinkles on a white plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/vegan-cosmic-brownies-6-150x150.jpg)
![Frosted brownies on a piece of parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sweet-potato-brownies-6-150x150.jpg)
Bars
![Freshly baked oat bars on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-peanut-butter-bars-7-150x150.jpg)
![Three layered bars stacked on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gluten-free-vegan-nanaimo-bars-6-150x150.jpg)
![Samoas Cookie Bars](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/healthy-samoas-cookie-bars-gluten-free-6-150x150.jpg)
Cake
![chocolate cake in white ramekin](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/almond-flour-chocolate-mug-cake-2-150x150.jpg)
![A chocolate bundt cake with chocolate drizzle on top.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Chocolate-Zucchini-Cake-6-150x150.jpg)
![chocolate cake on wire rack](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/chocolate-loaf-cake-5-150x150.jpg)
Oatmeal
![A bowl of chocolate oatmeal topped with chocolate chunks.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chocolate-oatmeal-4-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats with mini chocolate chips on top divided amongst three small glass jars.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/chocolate-peanut-butter-overnight-oats-5-150x150.jpg)
Granola Bars
![Granola bars lined up in a row on a piece of white parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chewy-gluten-free-granola-bars-8-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate granola bars on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/healthy-chocolate-granola-bars-6-150x150.jpg)
![Nut and seed granola bars on a white surface.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/almond-coconut-granola-bars-5-150x150.jpg)
Quickbread
![Chocolate peanut butter banana bread with chocolate chips on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gf-peanut-butter-chocolate-banana-bread-3-1.jpg)
![Chocolate peanut butter banana bread sliced on a white wood surface.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gf-peanut-butter-chocolate-banana-bread-5-150x150.jpg)
![Pumpkin bread slices on parchment.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gluten-free-pumpkin-bread-7-150x150.jpg)
Muffins
![Chocolate muffin on a white plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/v-gf-chocolate-zucchini-muffins-2-e1691161572744-150x150.jpg)
![Peanut butter muffins in a muffin tin.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/flourless-peanut-butter-oatmeal-muffins-7-150x150.jpg)
Hot Chocolate
![Peanut butter hot chocolate in a clear mug.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vegan-pb-hot-chocolate-150x150.jpg)
![Toasted coconut hot chocolate in a mug topped with coconut cream, toasted coconut, and chocolate shavings.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/toasted-coconut-hot-chocolate-4-150x150.jpg)
Candies
![Chocolate clusters on a piece of parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/chocolate-blueberry-clusters-10-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate coconut candy](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chocolate-covered-coconut-candy-5-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate coated graham crackers on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chocolate-covered-graham-crackers-5-150x150.jpg)
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