Description
Delightful No-Sugar Nut and Fruit Cookies emerge as a guilt-free treat for wellness enthusiasts seeking natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Packed with nutritious nuts and dried fruits, these cookies offer a satisfying crunch you’ll savor without compromising health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (500 milliliters) almonds, ground
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) dried fruits (raisins, cranberries)
Binding Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine ground almonds, mixed nuts, and dried fruits in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring uniform ingredient distribution.
- Whisk eggs until smooth and silky in a separate container.
- Blend coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract into the whisked eggs, creating a cohesive liquid binding agent.
- Gently incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, maintaining the delicate texture of nuts and fruits.
- Sprinkle cinnamon, salt, chia seeds, and shredded coconut into the mixture, stirring until evenly integrated.
- Dampen hands with water to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small, rounded cookies approximately 2 inches wide.
- Delicately flatten each cookie on the prepared baking sheet to promote even cooking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring closely until the edges turn a golden brown and the cookies appear firm.
- Allow cookies to cool directly on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and crisp texture development.
- Preserve in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and nutty flavor profile.
Notes
- Moistening hands with water prevents sticky dough from clinging, making cookie shaping easier and more uniform.
- Toasting nuts beforehand intensifies their natural flavors, adding depth and richness to the cookie’s overall taste profile.
- For gluten-free variations, ensure all ingredients like nuts and chia seeds are certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experimenting with different nut and dried fruit combinations allows personalization while maintaining the cookie’s nutritional integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg