Obsessed with these healthy Almond Butter Chia Cookies! They’re low glycemic, lower carb, gluten free, and SO delicious!!
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.
So let’s make some Almond Butter Chia 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.
Roll 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!
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Obsessed with these healthy Almond Butter Chia Cookies! They’re low glycemic, lower carb, gluten free, and SO delicious!!
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.
- Roll the cookie dough out to 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.
Notes
Serving (1 cookie): Calories 268; Fat 18.8g (Sat 4.2g); Protein 7.2g; Carb 22.3g (net carb 17.9g); Fiber 4.4g; Sodium 159mg
Hope you guys LOVE these cookies as much as I do!! Here’s a Pinterest-friendly image for your pinning pleasure 🙂
Enjoy!! xo
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Def. don’t apologize! I could eat nut butters allllllllll day.
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 =(
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
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!
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
Sadly these did not turn out anything like the photos. The almond butter is very oily and the oil separates in the batter so the batter spread out all over the cookie sheet. Not sure where I went wrong
Hi Jen!
Aw I’m so bummed yours didn’t turn out! Usually with natural almond butters you really have to spend a few minutes stirring it so the oil becomes well integrated. I like to keep the jar upside down in my cabinet to make it easier to stir it up. Maybe stirring it for a few minutes beforehand will help you, making sure to bring up the almond butter from the bottom and really incorporate it. Or, switch up your almond butter brand, maybe the one you used was too oily.
Let me know how you make out! xo
Hi Jen!
I just realized that the butter and egg measurements were off when I originally posted this. I’m so sorry!! I updated them with the accurate measurements, I hope you try it again and they turn out for you!! xo
Lindsay
These are sooo good! I love the chewy middle and they really do smell amazing. Mine spread out a lot more than the ones in the photos and the outsides are a little crumbly but they’re delicious and make me very happy. Thank you!
★★★★★
Hi Jessy!
Ah I just realized the butter and egg measurements were off which is why yours might have been crumbly! I updated the recipe to be accurate now. So happy you like them!! xo
Lindsay
I wondered about that because you kept saying “eggs” but it only listed 1 egg. A perfect excuse to make another batch. Thanks!
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!
Wow! These look so delicious! Is there any way I can substitute eggs?
Hi Sneha!
Interesting question, I’m not sure! I think a flax egg may work, or maybe even mashed banana. I haven’t tried them though. If you experiment at all, let me know how you make out!! xo
Can i use something other the regular butter?
Yes! You can use ghee or coconut oil should work too! Let me know how you make out!! xo
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?