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Healthy Pistachio Cookies

Deliciously Healthy Pistachio Cookies That You'll Crave

Healthy Pistachio Cookies are delicious, gluten-free, and dairy-free treats that satisfy your sweet cravings with a nutty crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Pistachios opt for raw pistachios for optimal crunch
  • 1 cup Almond Flour star gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavener for slight rise
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt sharpens sweetness
For Sweetness and Moisture
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup can be substituted with agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil melted, can substitute with other vegetable oils
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract brings warmth to each bite

Equipment

  • oven
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Pistachio Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the raw pistachios in a food processor until coarse. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt to the pistachios and mix well.
  4. Pour maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract into the bowl and stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
  6. Press additional pistachios on top of each cookie for extra texture if desired.
  7. Bake cookies in the oven for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden, and centers are soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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