Nikki's Health Cookies

Say hello to guilt-free indulgence with Nikki’s Health Cookies—a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and satisfyingly sweet flavors! Packed with rolled oats, almond flour, chia seeds, and a touch of ground cinnamon, these cookies are as nourishing as they are delicious. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and enriched with almond butter, they boast a soft, chewy texture with bursts of decadence from dark chocolate chips and optional dried cranberries. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy snack, post-workout treat, or even a grab-and-go breakfast. These cookies are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be stored for days, making them the ideal choice for anyone seeking a wholesome yet indulgent addition to their daily routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups almond flour
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cups almond butter
• 0.5 cups pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups dark chocolate chips
• 0.25 cups dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chia seeds, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but hold its shape.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries (if using).

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(649.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2856.0

Total Fat 145.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1059.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.1g	0%
Total Sugars 159.6g
Protein 77.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 835.9mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 2619.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 45.0%