March 18, 2016

Almond Butter No Bake Cookies!

Craving something sweet but looking for a healthier option! These almond butter no bake cookies are the perfect solution!

These are high in fibre and healthy fats and taste ahhh-mazing!! Healthy treats for the win!  Oh and they are also vegan and gluten free :).

 

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup (96 g) coconut sugar (or sub organic cane sugar)
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
  • 3 Tbsp (45 g) coconut oil (use refined for a less intense coconut flavor | or sub vegan butter)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (85 g) salted natural almond butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp (11 g) coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup (45 g) sesame seeds
  • 3 Tbsp (24 g) roasted unsalted sunflower seeds (or slivered toasted almonds)
  • 1 cup (90 g) gluten free rolled oats
  • Pinch sea salt
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  2. Add coconut sugar, almond milk, and coconut oil to a medium saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium heat.
  3. Once bubbling, swirl pan to combine ingredients and let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla, almond butter, coconut flour, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, oats, and salt and stir to combine + fully incorporate all ingredients.
  4. Drop heaping Tablespoon amounts of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with additional sesame (optional).
  5. Let sit at room temperature until cooled and firmed – about 20-25 minutes. They will set, but still be a little tender. To speed setting time, cool in the refrigerator.
  6. Leftovers will keep covered at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month.