No Flour • No Sugar • Naturally Sweetened
These wholesome cookies are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats—perfect for clean energy, meal prep snacks, or a guilt-free treat.
⏱ Time & Yield
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 12–15 minutes
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Yield: 12 cookies
🧾 Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
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½ cup unsweetened almond butter (or peanut butter)
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1 large egg
(vegan option: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2½ tbsp water, rest 5 min) -
1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
Seeds & Nuts
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2 tbsp chia seeds
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2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
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2 tbsp sunflower seeds
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¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts
Natural Sweetness (optional but recommended)
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2 tbsp mashed ripe banana
OR 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
OR 4–6 soft dates, finely chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, whisk almond butter, egg (or flax egg), vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
3️⃣ Add seeds & nuts
Stir in chia seeds, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and chopped nuts.
4️⃣ Sweeten naturally
Fold in banana, applesauce, or chopped dates until fully combined.
5️⃣ Shape cookies
Scoop about 1½ tbsp dough per cookie onto tray.
Flatten gently with the back of a spoon.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7️⃣ Cool
Let cookies cool on tray for 10 minutes to firm up.
⭐ Pro Tips
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Dough too dry? Add 1–2 tbsp water or milk (plant or dairy).
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For extra crunch, toast seeds lightly before mixing.
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Slightly underbake for softer cookies.
🥗 Nutrition Benefits
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No flour, no refined sugar
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High in fiber & omega-3s
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Naturally gluten-free
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Keeps you full and energized
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these Weight Watchers friendly?
A: Yes, but nuts and nut butter have points—best as controlled-portion snacks.
Q: Are they keto?
A: Skip banana/dates and use almond butter only for keto-style.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes—freeze up to 1 month.
Q: Vegan option?
A: Use a flax egg and plant-based nut butter.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
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Unsweetened coconut flakes
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Cocoa powder
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Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
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Protein powder (add moisture)