These healthy Vegan Almond Cookies are a delicious low-carb treat that you don't have to feel guilty about!
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"So GOOD!! I added chunks of unsweetened dark chocolate, and they came out amazing. Thank you! - Jess"
First, I have to admit that I am not a big dessert person, so you will not find as many dessert recipes on Create Mindfully as other types of recipes. Second, these Vegan Almond Cookies are the very first cookie recipe that I have created - ever!
Not only do I love how these came out, but I came up with them on my birthday.
The reason that these are low-carb (and sugar-free) is that I have been eating a vegan keto diet for a few months. (Some of my recent posts are still high carb because I have a large backlog of recipes waiting to be posted.)
Since I have been drinking very little wine, I have been craving desserts. Whenever I drink less wine, I crave more sweet recipes. Other sweet vegan keto recipes to try are my Vegan Almond Joy Fat Bombs and my Vegan Keto Mounds Bars.
These vegan almond cookies could be called triple almond cookies because they have almond butter, almond extract, and almond flour.
I have noticed that when you use certain flavors, like almond extract and cinnamon, you don’t need as much sweetener. I used erythritol to sweeten these, but not a lot.
Sometimes I use stevia in place of sugar, but to me, erythritol tastes more like sugar, so it is a good substitute.
Other vegan cookies to try are my Vegan Apple Oatmeal Cookies and my Healthy Trail Mix Cookies.
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❤️ Why You'll Love Them
- They're a healthy sweet treat with a chewy texture.
- They are simple and easy to make.
- They are vegan, gluten-free, keto, and sugar-free.
🧾 Ingredients
- Almond flour: Adds a nutty flavor. I used super-fine almond flour. You could also use almond meal or other nut flours.
- Almond butter: Adds almond flavor. I used all-natural creamy almond butter. You could also try them with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Flax meal: Helps the cookies stay together. It acts as a replacement for eggs.
- Erythritol or sugar: Adds sweetness. I used erythritol because it is sugar-free. You could use another sugar-free sweetener. You could also use sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
- Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You may want to start with less or leave it out.
- Baking powder: For leavening.
- Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.
- Almond milk: I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk because I like to control the amount of sweetener. You could use another dairy-free milk.
- Sliced almonds: For topping and to add crunch. You could leave them off.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Vegan chocolate chips or dark chocolate for an almond chocolate chip cookie
- Cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate almond cookie
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Whisk to combine.
Step 3: Add wet ingredients to the bowl.
Step 4: Mix well. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours or the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop cookie dough into tablespoonful-sized balls and place in a single layer onto a parchment-paper lined baking sheet or cookie sheet.
Step 6: Flatten and add sliced almonds on top of each cookie.
Step 7: Bake until golden brown. Place on a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Store in a sealed container.
🍽 Serving
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
These easy almond flour cookies will last 3 days in an airtight container in the pantry, and 1 week in the fridge.
Yes, these vegan almond cookies can be frozen and will last several months in the freezer.
Other Easy Vegan Desserts
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📋 Recipe
Vegan Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour super fine or the meal/ flour - both work
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 4 teaspoons erythritol
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4 teaspoons sliced almonds 2 per cookie
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all dry ingredients.
- Add almond butter and wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
- Scoop tablespoonful sized balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Flatten and add two slivered almonds per cookie. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Faye says
My daughter is allergic to eggs and I have been trying out various eggless cookie recipes. This is one of her favorites! Thanks for the recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Faye!
Charlotte says
I have a bit of an almond obsession so these are right up my alley!
Divya @ Eat Teach Blog says
I love almond ANYTHING. These look so good. I'm going to try them out this holiday season when my family has their cookie competition! (Then all those healthy eaters I live with will actually give it a try!)
Willow Moon says
I hope everyone enjoy them!
Jennifer L says
What delicious cookies! Thank you for this amazing recipe, I'm definitely going to be making these for Christmas.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Jennifer, I hope you enjoy them!
Erin says
These look delicious. I love almonds and have been trying to incorporate them into my diet a few times each day. Thanks for the idea!
xoxo, erin
Willow Moon says
This is definitely a great way to get almonds into your diet, especially if you are looking for variety!
xoxobellablog says
Yummy these look and sounds great!!1 they seem almost guilt free.
Madeline Hall says
These cookies seem like such a delicious afternoon snack, and a much healthier cookie option. Yum!
Amanda says
YUM! I am going to have to try this recipe - it looks like a cookie that I've had and love!
Berniedette Flores says
I love holiday baking, but once I started to eat healthy, I haven't baked as much (it's too tempting). Thank you for this low-carb option! I can practice in time for Christmas!
xoxo,
Berniedette
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
These sound delicious! Such a fun cookie for this time of year.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Emily!