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Not quite sure how to introduce these magical almond cookies into your life without throwing a big shabbaaanggg!
These are pretty gosh darn awesome.
Obvi.
Honestly, this is the easiest dessert ever.
Ever.
I hope you have all of these ingredients in your pantry… and if you don’t check out Vitacost for a quick and painless delivery. It’s what I use when I can’t get to the food store and I’m in a hurry to make tasty vegan cookies.
As for these cookies, well as long as you have almonds, almond butter, almond extract, butter, quinoa and cocoa powder – you’re pretty much all set.
These cookies are a protein powerhouse.
Yes, a powerhouse.
You’ve got protein comin’ at you in 4 directions: quinoa, almonds, almond meal and almond butter. Wowzers, bet you didn’t think you’d be getting your protein after dinner, did you?
Now go munch on a salad so you can enjoy 10 of these tonight.
Seriously.
xox
Gluten-Free, Vegan Almond Cookies
Author: Amie Valpone
Recipe type: Entree
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1
tsp.
well-stirred creamy almond butter -
3
large ripe bananas
peeled and mashed -
1
tsp.
almond extract -
1
cup
cooked quinoa -
1
cup
quinoa flakes -
1/4
tsp.
sea salt -
1/2
cup
coconut sugar -
1/2
tsp.
cocoa powder -
1/4
cup
crushed almonds -
1/4
cup
cacao nibs
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine almond butter, bananas, almond extract and coconut sugar. Add cooked quinoa, quinoa flakes and sea salt; mix well then add in cocoa powder, crushed almonds and cacao nibs. Using a teaspoon, portion golf ball sized cookies onto a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from oven; set aside to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free, Vegan Almond Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 55mg2%
Potassium 159mg5%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 19IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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