Whenever I make these cookies, everyone is shocked that they are gluten-free and contain no wheat. Instead of wheat flour, I make these cookies with almond butter.
Look at some of the awesome health benefits of almonds…
- Almonds provide healthy fats, fiber, protein, calcium, vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus.
- They can lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
- Almonds protect the brain against the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- They can also promote weight loss by helping you feel full.
In the above picture, I sweetened the cookies with pure cane sugar. If you use honey, note that the dough will be thinner and therefore the cookies will spread out more. Equally delicious, but just a different look!
Here’s another yummy batch made with honey…
I like to make a double batch of these cookies and freeze some for school lunches.
I hope you like these cookies as much as we do! 💖 Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think.
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250g) almond butter or cashew butter, or peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice honey, pure maple syrup, pure cane sugar, coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg, almond butter, and sweetener. Mix well. Add the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Fold in the chocolate chips until combined.
- Scoop the dough into small balls onto the baking sheet. I use a heaping tablespoon of dough per cookie. Gently press down on the dough to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will be very soft when warm, but will crisp up a bit after they cool.
- Tip: Make a double batch and freeze half for school lunches!
Notes
*I use these chocolate chips, because they contain only natural ingredients.
What is your favorite sweetener for these cookies? Did you ever try maple syrup?
Hi Emily! I’ve made them with pure cane sugar (my kids’ favorite) and honey (my favorite). I think it would be really delicious with maple syrup!
Do u elt the butter before mixing it ?
It depends on the consistency of your nut butter. If it’s really thick you can warm it up to help everything mix together. But if it’s creamy, there’s no need to heat it up.
Which brand of vanilla essence do u buy in saudia?
I actually make my own vanilla using vanilla beans from amazon and vegetable glycerin.
which vegetale glycerin brand do you use sis?
I usually use this one:
https://sa.iherb.com/pr/Now-Foods-Solutions-Vegetable-Glycerin-32-fl-oz-946-ml/96069?rcode=JNL034