These flourless almond cookies are made with gluten-free oats, nuts, eggs, coconut sugar and vanilla and are deliciously sweet, but also healthier and more nutrient-dense than most sweets! Practical and super easy to make, this almond cookie recipe is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or sweet snack that for the afternoon with some coffee or tea.
Almond Cookies
I got the inspiration for these while leafing through a Greek recipe book. There was a similar recipe that really had me hypnotized for a few minutes there, using all-purpose flour, butter, sugar and eggs.
So, I had to take out all of the good stuff and make the cookies a bit healthier., flourless without that much sugar. And here we are, now we can enjoy the almond cookies without any remorse because they are lower in sugar, higher in fiber and more nutritionally balanced altogether.
She said while craving butter and crying on the inside.
I’m kidding, these are SO good. They have just the right amount of sweetness, are soft on the inside and the almond in the middle gives the cookie a super nice crunch. If you love desserts/cookies that are more nutty, like I do – you’ll appreciate these.
What You Need For Almond Cookies
Here’s what you need for these simple healthy almond cookies without flour:
- Ground oats. You can use either fine or rolled oats. All you need to do is grind them in a blender or a nut grinder for a minute. This will act as our all-purpose flour, but the difference is oats add loads of fiber, minerals, and protein to the almond cookies. Make sure to use gluten-free oats, if you’re on a gluten-free diet.
- Raw almonds. This is the second essential ingredient we need. Almonds will add a pleasant almond flavor as well as lots of manganese, magnesium, and vitamin E to the cookie recipe.
- Egg – much like love, they help to keep things together. In this case – it’s the cookies!
- Coconut sugar. People say this is better than white sugar. To me, I like the coconutty flavor.
- Coconut oil or Butter
- Baking Powder
How To Make Almond Cookies Without Flour
- Have all ingredients ready.
- Add almonds, oats, coconut sugar, vanilla sugar and baking powder to a blender or a nut grinder and process into flour.
- Stir in an egg and 2 heaping tbsp butter (at room temperature – coconut oil will do as well). The resulting cookie dough should be soft, not sticky. Add in the chopped almonds. Let the cookie dough chill in the fridge for about 5 minutes.
- During that time, preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 12 equally sized balls and place them onto a baking sheet, flattening a bit (with wet hands) and leaving space in between.
- Press a whole almond in the middle of each cookie. This will help shape them (keep in mind they won’t expand much when they’re baked).
- Bake for around 12 minutes or until golden.
- Then let them cool off and they will become crisper. Enjoy!
How To Store The Healthy Almond Cookies
You can easily store the almond cookies in airtight containers in the fridge, they will be fine to eat in the next 4-5 days. If you wish, you can “refresh” the cookies by reheating them in the oven for 3-4 minutes (don’t use the microwave – it will make them too soft).
How to Serve
There are many ways to enjoy these healthy almond cookies:
- Breakfast. If you feel like eating something sweet this morning, then you can enjoy these cookies with some tea, coffee or cappuccino. I would have two or make the same batch into 8 bigger cookies.
- Dessert. Enjoy as they are or serve with your favorite jam, ice cream, or fresh fruit.
- Snack. If it’s mid-afternoon and you need a little pick-me-up, then grab a cookie or two and serve them either with a cup of tea or your afternoon decaf coffee, and enjoy!
More Healthy Cookie Recipes
I hope you enjoy these flourless almond cookies! If you love cookies, here are some other easy healthy recipes to try:
- Peanut Butter Cookies Without Eggs Or Flour
- Almond Flour Banana Cookies
- Flourless Oatmeal Cookies With Chocolate Chunks
Almond Cookies (Flourless)
These flourless, gluten-free almond cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, coconut sugar, and vanilla. Deliciously sweet, but also nutrient-dense, and healthier than regular treats, these cookies are perfect grab-and-go breakfast or sweet afternoon snack with some coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almonds, raw
- 3/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 heaping tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 egg
Additionally
- 12 whole almonds
- 3 tbsp almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Add almonds, oats, coconut sugar, vanilla sugar and baking powder to a blender or a nut grinder and process into flour.
- Stir in an egg and 2 heaping tbsp butter (at room temperature - coconut oil will do as well).
- The resulting cookie dough should be soft, not sticky. Add in the chopped almonds.
- Let the cookie dough chill in the fridge for about 5 minutes.
- During that time, preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 12 equally sized balls and place them onto a baking sheet, flattening a bit (with wet hands) and leaving space in between.
- Press a whole almond in the middle of each cookie. This will help shape them (keep in mind they won’t expand much when they’re baked).
- Bake for around 12 minutes or until golden. Then let them cool off and they will become more crispy.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Breakfast Option: make 12 bigger cookies for a grab-and-go option with your morning coffee or tea!
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 222Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 21mgSodium 141mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 4gSugar 7gProtein 7g
Originally published in November 2023, last updated with new images and tips in December 2025.