No Bake Almond Butter Cookies

These no bake almond butter cookies are vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and keto-friendly! In other words, it’s a healthy no bake cookie recipe that everyone can enjoy. These cookies are soft, chewy, and lightly sweet. Plus, they are ready in 10 minutes with only 3 ingredients required!

What happens when you combine almonds and maple syrup? Apparently, you get ridiculously easy, totally healthy, soft and chewy cookies. These no bake cookies are made without refined sugar and contain wholesome ingredients. Enjoy them for an afternoon pick-me-up or as a nutritious treat when those late night cravings kick in!

This no bake almond butter cookies recipe is:

• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Grain-free
• Paleo
• Keto-friendly
• Low carb
• Refined sugar-free
• Ready in 10 minutes

What ingredients are in no bake almond butter cookies?

These 3 ingredient no bake cookies require almond flour, almond butter, and maple syrup. You can add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon (both optional ingredients!) for additional flavor.

• Almond flour. Almond flour has a greater nutrient profile than all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. It’s rich in vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, and copper. Plus, it has a low glycemic index.
• Almond butter. Almond butter contains healthy fats and is a great source of plant-based protein. It also gives these cookies their soft and chewy texture.
• Maple syrup. These cookies are sweetened with maple syrup rather than overly processed/refined sugar.
• Vanilla extract. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always believed that vanilla extract improves every cookie recipe! Although this is an optional ingredient, it is highly recommended. Add a dash for a subtle hint of vanilla in each bite.
• Ground cinnamon. Cinnamon is another optional, but recommended, ingredient. It’s loaded with antioxidants and offers anti-inflammatory properties.

How to make no bake almond butter cookies

First, add the almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to a large bowl. Mix together until the ingredients are fully combined. Then, scoop the cookie dough into 1-inch rounds.

Next, line a plate or pan with parchment paper. Roll the dough into balls. Use a fork to press the balls into cookies. If desired, drizzled melted chocolate chips on top of the cookies.

To melt chocolate: microwave chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in-between, until nearly all of the chocolate is melted. Continue stirring until smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.

Lastly, place the cookies in the freezer for 5 minutes to set. Enjoy!

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Kaylie’s tips for perfecting these healthy no bake cookies

• Use blanched almond flour. There are two varieties of almond flour: blanched and unblanched. Blanched almond flour has a smooth, fine, and fluffy texture. It’s best for desserts and baked goods. Unblanched almond flour has heavier and grittier texture.
• Any nut butter can be used. The recipe is best with a high-quality natural nut butter. As the recipe states, I used almond butter. However, you can also use peanut butter or cashew butter. Sunflower seed butter is another great option if you have a nut allergy.
• Add a topping or mix-in. I love to drizzle melted chocolate on top of the cookies, but you can also add chocolate chips, cacao nibs, crushed nuts, or seeds.
• How to make keto no bake cookies? With one simple ingredient swap, these no bake almond butter cookies become keto-friendly! Just use sugar-free or stevia-sweetened maple syrup instead of traditional maple syrup.
• Store in the refrigerator. The cookies should be kept in the refrigerator. Additionally, you can store them in the freezer where they will keep well for 1-2 months.

If you love this recipe, you may also enjoy these no bake dessert recipes:

• No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
• Oatmeal Cookies Dough Balls
• No Bake Vegan Brownies
• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
• No Bake Turtle Brownies

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