Easy Cranberry Almond Cookies: Healthy & Gluten-Free
- Total Time22 minutes
- Yield26 small cookies 1x
- DietGluten Free
These healthy cranberry almond cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Made with almond flour, they’re gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for snacks, school lunches, or holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or dried pineapple, mango, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter and maple syrup until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk again.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet and stir until fully blended. Fold in dried cranberries or other dried fruit.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto baking sheets. Flatten gently to about ⅜ inch thick.
- Bake for 9 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for meal prep, school lunches, or a light dessert. You can easily customize them with different dried fruits or mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cookie
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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