Almond Butter Chia Cookies
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So it just occurred to me that my last three (including this one) posts were peanut/nut butter related. Sorry, not sorry. Buuuut if you are so not into nut butters, my sincerest apologies. Otherwise, no regrets. Sweet potato noodles with peanut sauce? Bomb. Creamy crunchy peanut butter bars? Bomb. These almond butter chia cookies? I have no words but I’m making hand motions and nodding my head YESSS. Really really good, you guys.
They’re so tasty!! And I feel healthy about them! You know, because the seeds and flourlessness and stuff. Plus chia seeds are really nutrient dense, great for your healt and digestive system, building stronger bones, healthy skin, signs of againg, yada yada yada, you get me.
There was a time in my life when I avoided chia seeds. But then they came back into my life by way of Salba Chia and I’ve never looked back. Feeling inspired to make ALL the chia things? Try this vanilla chia pudding, or these orange chia bars, this blueberry chia jam, or some chocolate chia pudding, these lemon chia seed muffins. I told you I really like chia. I’m kinda on a bender…
So, I made cookies. Yes, cookies. WITH CHIA. Guys, these are the healthiest feeling cookies you’ll ever eat. I pick them up just to smell them, as if one single whiff will improve my health tenfold. Plus, that chewy, moist center… see for yourself…
They feel healthier than your typical cookie. Make these cookies! They’re reminiscent of a peanut butter cookie, but more like peanut butter cookie’s yogi sister who drinks green smoothies with her avocado toast.
Ingredients for almond butter cookies:
- natural almond butter
- coconut sugar
- vanilla
- eggs
- salt
- baking soda
- chia seeds
- flax seeds
- mini chocolate chips
How to make these chia seed cookies:
Combine the almond butter, vanilla, and coconut sugar, and eggs in your food processor. Process until completely creamy and combined.
Add the sea salt, chia seeds, flax seeds, and mini chips. Process again until completely combined, about five seconds.
Scoop the cookie dough out to a lined baking sheet. Use a fork or your thumb to press them down. Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes and allow them to sit on the baking pan for a couple minutes before you transfer them to a cooling rack!
More cookie recipes to try:
- Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies
- Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies
- Healthy Monster Cookies
- Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Christmas Cookies
- Homemade Samoas Cookies (gluten free)
Description
Almond Butter Chia Cookies are a deliciously soft and chewy cookie! Loaded with chia seeds, flax seeds, and mini chocolate chips, these healthier gluten free cookies will be your new favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Combine the almond butter, vanilla, and coconut sugar, and eggs in your food processor or using an electric mixer.
- Process until creamy and combined.
- Add the sea salt, baking soda, chia seeds, flax seeds, and mini chips.
- Process again until completely combined.
- Scoop the cookie dough out onto a lined baking sheet.
- Use a fork or your thumb to press them down.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a couple minutes on the baking pan before you transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 14.3g
- Sodium: 141mg
- Fat: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23.3g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
Keywords: almond butter chia cookies, almond butter chia seed cookies, almond butter cookies, chia seed cookies,
Enjoy!! xo
Def. don’t apologize! I could eat nut butters allllllllll day.
haha same!! need to drizzle almond butter on all the things!! xo
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Could you substitute a sweetener such as swerve for the coconut sugar?
I haven’t tested it, but it’s worth a shot! Let me know how it goes! xo
omg need to try this! I have such a sweet tooth and am always craving cookies. Last week I started tracking my food more and am trying to stay away from the sweets…though I did slip and had some chips ahoy today with my coffee =(
aw a little cookie never hurt anyone! it’s all about consistency over time in my opinion 🙂 sending you lots of love!! xo
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That’s so interesting about the different tasting chia seeds. I’ve never noticed. I wonder if it has to do with spraying (maybe the non-organic ones taste funny because of it?). Crazy though! These cookies look absolutely divine! and YES to the nut butter recipes! xx
oh that’s a really interesting point!! never too many nut butter recipes!! haha! xo
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YUM!!! I totally know what you mean about the chia seeds. I just got a different brand and they smell and kinda taste “earthy” – ew. I’m definitely going to try these cookies. Give me all the nut butter!
it’s it so weird how different brands can have such different tastes? anyway, hope you love the cookies!! xo
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These sound like heaven in a cookie! And there’s no reason to say sorry for so many nut butter recipes. I’d make any recipe with nut butter all day everyday.
haha a gal after my own heart 🙂
xo
Is there something else I could use instead of a food processor?
Yep! You can use an electric mixer or a handheld whisk would work fine too!! xo
No shame in adding a shizzle ton of nut butter into your life! I do the same with myself! 🙂 These cookies look to die for too! OMG! I will just add flax eggs to replace the eggs!
All the nut butters please!! Hope you love them!! xo
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Any idea how many calories are in one?
Thanks!!
Hi Jamie! I just updated the recipe with the nutritional facts! Enjoy!! xo
ooh yummm. what would be a good substitute for flax seeds? oatmeal? any other thoughts?
You could sub in any nut or seeds you like! I love the idea of some oaty goodness!! xo
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Your cookies are so round, but you say to roll them out. Mine turned out really soft and goopy…
I realized this really depends on the brand of almond butter you use. Sometimes mine are soft and goopy too depending on the brand. If it does end up a softer batter, you can just scoop mounds directly onto the lined baking sheet and bake them – skip the rolling 🙂
Made these on May 09, 2020 morning and ate them with my morning oat milk coffee. OH-EM-GEE, they so were so good and chewy. Seems the coconut sugar carmelized them and I loved the almond butter taste. Instead of chocolate chips, I melted the chips and incorporated them into the batter. Thank you for sharing!
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Yum! I need to melt the chips too, that sounds delicious! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Amazing cookies!!!
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Thank you!! Sending you lots of love!! xo
You might want to edit the directions. I was having difficulty figuring out what “Roll the cookie dough out to a lined baking sheet.” meant. Then I watched the video and figured out that you meant to say “scoop” instead of “roll. The recipe looks great. I can’t wait to try it.
Eep! Sorry about that! I updated it 🙂
What can I say? Bomb! As in, these are the bomb! I followed the recipe as is, no substitutions and the light, and slightly chewy flavor was perfect. I can’t recommend these enough, and enjoy them for breakfast with a strong cup of coffee!
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One of my favorite cookies!! I’m so happy you enjoyed!! xo