Are almond flour coconut cookies healthy?

Yes. They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free when made with maple syrup. Almond flour provides protein and healthy fats, while coconut adds fiber.

Can I use shredded coconut instead of flaked coconut?

Yes, but the texture will be different. Flaked coconut gives a chewy bite, while shredded coconut creates a softer, more delicate cookie. Both work depending on your preference.

Can I make these cookies vegan?

They’re already vegan when you use maple syrup instead of honey. No eggs or dairy are required.

How do I prevent the cookies from falling apart?

Make sure the dough is pressed firmly into balls before flattening slightly on the baking sheet. Also, allow cookies to rest on the sheet for at least 15 minutes before moving.

Do these cookies spread while baking?

Not much. You’ll need to flatten them slightly before baking since almond flour cookies tend to hold their shape.

Almond Flour Coconut Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time25 minutes
Yield8 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

These almond flour coconut cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy to make in under 25 minutes, they’re the perfect healthy treat for coconut lovers.

Ingredients

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1 cup almond flour (finely ground, blanched)
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut (+¼ cup extra if desired)
3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
¼ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional, for a stronger coconut flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour and coconut flakes.
Add melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut extract if using. Stir with a spatula until a sticky dough forms.
Lightly oil your hands, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, and shape into balls. Place on the prepared sheet with space between.
Press gently to flatten each cookie and sprinkle extra coconut flakes on top if desired.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden on the edges and top.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For sweeter cookies, add an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
Chilling the dough for 10–15 minutes makes shaping easier if it feels too sticky.
These cookies don’t spread much, so be sure to flatten them before baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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