Coconut Almond Nourish Cookies
Crunchy on the outside, melting on the inside, these golden cookies are perfect with a cuppa. Made with almond meal, coconut, sesame seeds, cinnamon, pure maple syrup, and extra virgin olive oil, they’re protein-packed, low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly, with no refined sugar. A nourishing treat for hungry teens — or anyone with a fussy sweet tooth.
Nutritional Profile
Wholesome Human Hero Ingredients: Almonds, Coconut & Sesame Seeds
Almond meal is rich in plant-based protein, fibre, and healthy monounsaturated fats, supporting muscle maintenance and steady energy. It also provides vitamin E and magnesium, important for metabolic and nervous system health. Coconut adds satisfying fats that enhance flavour and satiety, helping these cookies feel genuinely satisfying. Sesame seeds contribute fibre and key minerals, including calcium, zinc, and iron, supporting bone health and immunity. Combined with cinnamon, extra virgin olive oil, and pure maple syrup, these cookies are made without refined sugar and help minimise glucose spikesIngredients
- 2 cups almond meal
- 1 cup coconut, shredded
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp cinammon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp bicarb soda (gluten and aluminium free)
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with unbleached baking paper
- Preheat oven to 150℃
- In a large bowl, add dry ingredients and mix well
- In a small saucepan heat gently the oil, bi carb and maple syrup, until mixture froths a little
- Mix the wet ingredients with the dry and add the water. Add a little more water if needed until the dough is holding together
- Form small golf sized balls with a spoon, approximately 16
- Bake for 16-18mins or until golden.
- Swap maple syrup for raw honey.
- Add any sweet spices like ginger, cardamom, mixed spice & nutmeg.
- Swap sesame seeds for hemp, pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Store in an airtight container or freezer-friendly.
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Health Benefits:
- Omega 3
- Gut Health
- Heart Health
- Mood Balancing
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