Description
These Matcha Almond Butter Cookies blend the nutty richness of almond butter with the earthy flavors of matcha, creating a wholesome treat perfect for mindful indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter (smooth, unsweetened)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1–2 tbsp honey (for paleo) or erythritol (for keto)
- 1 tbsp matcha powder (culinary grade or higher)
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter, egg, and sweetener until smooth.
- Add almond flour, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and flatten on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Recipe Notes:
- Swap matcha powder for turmeric, cocoa powder or strawberry powder to create colorful versions of this cookie
- These cookies firm up as they cool, so take them out of the oven when the edges are just lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11.7g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Protein: 8.6g
