vegan almond flour cookies

vegan almond flour cookies are only FIVE ingredients!

vegan almond flour cookies on a mini cake stand

Guys – you NEED to make these vegan almond flour cookies, stat!

why I love these cookies so much!

This is a reboot of a recipe I posted 6 years ago, that I’ve made often but never re-photographed. But as luck would have it I was cleaning out the fridge and had JUST enough almond flour to make a half-batch. So here we are!

There is MUCH to love about these insanely easy cookies beyond the fact that yes, they are only 5 ingredients! To start, they are not only vegan, but also gluten free and refined sugar free. The only “equipment” you need are a bowl and spoon, and the batter comes together in under 5 minutes. They are lightly sweet, chewy (like a macaroon), and full of flavor, thanks to the almond flour.

why I love almond flour so much!

If you follow me here you know that I am a fan of “alternative” flours – especially almond and coconut flours. I’ve been “mostly” gluten free for many years now, but never really loved the texture from even the best cup-for-cup gluten free flour blends. Instead, I’ve sought out recipes that eliminate the need for flour altogether, or ones that contain almond or coconut flour. The bonus of these flours is the delicious flavor they add, along with lots of nutrients.

what are the five ingredients in these cookies?

almond flour
maple syrup
baking powder
vanilla extract
flaky sea salt

vegan almond flour cookie dough in a pyrex bowl

how do you make vegan almond flour cookies?

Simply combine all the ingredients except the salt in a bowl and stir. Scoop onto a baking sheet and flatten the scoops. Sprinkle with a bit of flaky sea salt and bake!

vegan almond flour cookies on a white plate

frequently asked questions!

can I use almond meal instead of almond flour (and what's the difference)?

If you've never baked with almond flour before you may find a few different types when you go to purchase. And while almond flour and almond meal are both made from ground almonds there are a few differences. Almond meal is generally made from raw (skin-on) almonds, and is a bit coarser. And while almond flour can also be made from raw almonds, it more typically uses blanched. For airy, delicate cakes and cookies (like macarons) you'll definitely want to use blanched almond flour. But for this recipe any type will work!

can I make my own almond flour?

Yes! It's so easy - I put the recipe in the Notes!

can I add in any mix-ins to the batter?

This recipe is very forgiving, so feel free to add whatever mix-ins you like - chocolate chips, dried fruit and chopped nuts all work!

can I substitute coconut flour for the almond flour?

Unfortunately no - coconut and almond flour recipes are not interchangeable. Coconut flour absorbs a LOT of moisture, and so a cup-for-cup swap would not work. I put a recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies using coconut flour in the Notes!

I don't have baking powder - can I use baking soda instead?

Yes - but you have to add cream of tartar to get the same reaction that baking powder has. To do so mix 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda, and then use the amount of baking powder in the actual recipe (in this case, 1/2 teaspoon).

can I eat the cookie dough?

You “could” – there are no raw ingredients to worry about – but it tastes much better baked, IMHO.

I hope you make these cookies and love them as much as I do. For a recipe that’s grain free, dairy free and dead simple it is a winner in my book, and if you’ve never used almond flour before this is a perfect place to start!

vegan almond flour cookies on a mini cake stand

vegan almond flour cookies on a white plate

Vegan Almond Flour Cookies

sherisilver
Just 5 ingredients, these vegan, gluten free and sugar free cookies are totally delicious!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 18
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place all of the ingredients except the sea salt in a medium bowl. Use a spoon to mix till well-blended (the dough will be sticky).
  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop mounds onto your prepared baking sheet.
  • Flatten the cookies slightly with the bottom of a measuring cup (lightly dipping the cup in water will minimize sticking) and sprinkle with some of the flaky sea salt.
  • Bake for 8 - 10 minutes, or till golden brown around the edges. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  1. This recipe has been lightly adapted from the original, from The Kitchn.
  2. Feel free to add any mix-ins that you like to the dough - chocolate chips, dried fruit or chopped nuts!
  3. You can make your own almond flour - here's the recipe!
  4. If you'd like to try baking with coconut flour, you'll love these chocolate chip cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keywords almond flour, cookies, gluten free, maple syrup, sugar free, vegan
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vegan almond flour cookies on a mini cake stand

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