Ultimate Sugar Free Sugar Cookies: Top Easy Recipe (No Flour)

Name: TOP Sugar Free Sugar Cookies No Flour No Gluten! Energy Dessert for Every Day
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g / 7 oz peanuts; 60 g / 2 oz hazelnuts; 30 g / 1 oz pumpkin seeds; 1 tbsp sunflower seeds; 1 tbsp sesame; 30 g / 1 oz dried cranberries; 20 g / 0.7 oz raisins; 20 g / 0.7 oz cashews; 50 g / 1.7 oz walnuts; 120 g / 4 oz oatmeal; 1 egg (or 1 flax egg); 30 ml maple syrup; 80 g / 2.8 oz sugar-free dark chocolate (for optional coating)

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Discover the ultimate guilt free treat! These amazing sugar free sugar cookies are made with no flour and no gluten. They’re the perfect healthy energy dessert you can enjoy any day.

I was so tired of having to choose between indulging in a delicious treat and feeling good about myself, until I discovered this recipe. These cookies are a little act of self care. Packed with wholesome nuts and seeds, naturally sweetened, and incredibly satisfying. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for anyone aiming to manage their weight, support their wellness, or simply embrace a more balanced lifestyle without giving up dessert. Life’s too short to skip the sugar free sugar cookies!

Details

Servings

1 cookie

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

15 minutes

Calories

165 kcal

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Why You’ll Adore These Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

You are going to fall in love with this sugar free sugar cookies, and here’s why. First off, they are unbelievably easy to make. There’s no complicated dough, no flour, and no gluten, which makes them a fantastic option for so many of us. As a matter of fact, they’re practically foolproof!

Here are just a few reasons they’ll become your new favorite:

Packed with Goodness: Instead of empty calories, these cookies are loaded with protein and healthy fats from nuts and seeds. They provide sustained energy, not a quick spike and crash.
Naturally Sweet: We’re using a touch of maple syrup, which means no refined sugar. It’s a clean treat you can feel great about eating.
Incredibly Versatile: You can eat them as cookies or roll them into little energy balls and dip them in chocolate. They’re perfect for a post-workout snack, an afternoon pick-me-up, or even a healthy dessert.
Supports Wellness Goals: If you’re mindful of your health and weight, these sugar free sugar cookies fit right in. They satisfy cravings without derailing your progress. It’s a win-win!

What You’ll Need for Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

The beauty of sugar free sugar cookies is its simplicity. You’re using whole, natural ingredients that come together to create something truly magical. No weird stuff you can’t pronounce, I promise

Ingredients for no-flour sugar free sugar cookies, including various nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. — All the wholesome goodness that goes into these cookies.

For the Cookies:

Peanuts: 200 g / 7 oz (the creamy, nutty base)
Hazelnuts: 60 g / 2 oz (for a rich, almost chocolatey flavor)
Pumpkin Seeds: 30 g / 1 oz (a little boost of magnesium and zinc)
Sunflower Seeds: 1 tbsp (for texture and vitamin E)
Sesame Seeds: 1 tbsp (adds a lovely, subtle toastiness)
Dried Cranberries: 30 g / 1 oz (for a tart, chewy bite)
Raisins: 20 g / 0.7 oz (any variety available for natural sweetness)
Cashews: 20 g / 0.7 oz (adds a buttery creaminess)
Walnuts: 50 g / 1.7 oz (hello, omega-3s!)
Oatmeal: 120 g / 4 oz (we use rolled oats for the best texture)
Egg: 1 large (or 1 flax egg for a vegan option!)
Maple Syrup: 30 ml (just a touch of nature’s candy)

For the Optional Chocolate Coating (Candies):

Dark Chocolate: 80 g / 2.8 oz (make sure it’s sugar-free!)

Step-by-Step Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

Alright, let’s get our hands dirty but not too dirty, because this is super simple! Grab your apron and let’s make some magic.

Step 1: Prepare Your Nut and Seed Base

First things first, Grab a food processor; this will be your best friend for this recipe. Add the peanuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds to the processor.

Now, pulse everything together until you have a coarse, flour like consistency. You don’t want it to turn into nut butter we’re not there yet! So just a few good pulses should do the trick. You want some texture left, you know? This nutty blend is the heart of our sugar free sugar cookies.

Set a few nuts aside without grinding them.

sugar free sugar cookies: Chopped nuts and seeds in a food processor for sugar-free sugar cookie dough, ready to mix on a kitchen counter. — Grinding some nuts and seeds in a food processor as the first step in making healthy, sugar-free sugar cookies.

Step 2: Add the Texture and Flavor

Once you have your nut flour, it’s time to add the fun stuff. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl. To this, add the dried cranberries, raisins, cashews, and walnuts. Give it a good stir with a spatula to make sure all those delicious bits are evenly distributed.

Next, add the oatmeal. The oatmeal acts as a wonderful binder and gives the cookies a fantastic, chewy texture. It also makes them more filling, which is great for staving off hunger. If you love oatmeal treats, by the way, my Overnight Oats 5 Ways are another must-try for busy mornings!

Step 3: Bring It All Together

Now for the wet ingredients. In a small separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg. If you’re making a flax egg, now is the time to have it ready. Pour the whisked egg and the maple syrup into the large bowl with your dry ingredients.

Using your spatula (or your hands, let’s be real, it’s more fun), mix everything together until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms. Don’t overmix it! Just combine until everything is incorporated. The dough should hold together when you pinch a piece between your fingers. It’s as easy as pie. Seriously, no sweat!

Step-by-step collage showing the process of making sugar-free sugar cookies, including seeds, dried fruit, eggs, and mixing ingredients. — Making sugar-free sugar cookies with wholesome ingredients like nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and eggs for a naturally sweet treat.

Step 4: Shape and Bake Your Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This stuff is a lifesaver for cleanup.

Take about a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball between your palms. Then, gently flatten it into a cookie shape on the baking sheet. Repeat this process until you’ve used all the dough. You should get about 12-15 cookies, depending on the size.

Sugar-free sugar cookies made with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, shown on parchment paper and being shaped by hand. — Naturally sweet sugar free cookies packed with oats, seeds, nuts, and dried fruit for a healthy snack.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and your kitchen smells like heaven on a rainy day. Seriously, the aroma is incredible. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: The Optional (But Highly Recommended) Chocolate Dip

If you want to take these cookies to the next level, let’s make them into candies! While the cookies are cooling, melt your sugar-free dark chocolate. You can do this in a double boiler or my lazy girl hack in the microwave. Just zap it in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until it’s smooth and glossy.

Once the cookies are completely cool (this is important!), dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate. Alternatively, you could just drizzle the chocolate over the top. Place them back on the parchment-lined sheet and pop them in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm. If you’re a chocolate lover, you might also adore my Keto Zucchini Bread, which is another guilt-free indulgence.

Amy’s Pro-Tips for Perfect Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

Toast Your Nuts: For an even deeper, richer flavor, you can lightly toast the nuts and seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes before processing them. Just watch them closely so they don’t burn!
Play with Flavors: Feel free to swap out the dried fruit! Apricots, dates, or even goji berries would be delicious. You could also add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract to the dough.
Sticky Situation: If your dough feels a little too sticky to handle, just dampen your hands slightly with water. It works like a charm and prevents the dough from sticking to you.

Tools I Use Every Time

I believe in keeping things simple in the kitchen. You don’t need a ton of fancy gadgets for sugar free sugar cookies.

A Solid Food Processor: This is the one non negotiable tool. It does all the heavy lifting to create that perfect nut-flour base.
Large Mixing Bowl: You need room to combine everything without making a mess.
Parchment Paper: Trust me, this will make your life so much easier when it comes to cleanup. No one likes scrubbing baking sheets!
Baking Sheets: Any standard baking sheet will do the job.

Nutritional Information

Here is an approximate nutritional breakdown for these amazing cookies. Please note that values can vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

Nutrient	Amount per Cookie (approx. 35g)
Calories	165 kcal
Total Fat	12g
Saturated Fat	1.5g
Carbohydrates	10g
Fiber	3g
Sugars	5g (from fruit & maple syrup)
Protein	6g

(FAQs) Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

I get a lot of questions about sugar free sugar cookies recipe, so I wanted to answer a few of the most common ones right here for you

What is a substitute for sugar in sugar cookies?

In traditional cookies, you can use sweeteners like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit. However, for this specific recipe, the “sweetness” comes naturally from the dried fruit and a small amount of maple syrup, which also helps with binding. We avoid refined sugar entirely for a more wholesome treat.

Are sugar free cookies really sugar free?

This is a great question! It depends on the definition. These cookies contain no added refined sugar (white sugar, brown sugar, etc.). The sweetness comes from natural sources like dried fruit and maple syrup, which do contain natural sugars. Therefore, they are much healthier and don’t cause the same blood sugar spike as traditional cookies. They are a perfect example of a balanced, low-sugar treat.

Can you freeze sugar cookies?

Absolutely! These cookies freeze beautifully. Once they have cooled completely, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour. After that, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll last for up to 3 months. Just pull one out whenever you need a quick snack!

Can diabetics eat sugar cookies?

While I’m not a medical professional, these cookies are a much better option for diabetics than traditional sugar-laden cookies because they are low in added sugar and high in fiber and protein, which helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. However, they do contain natural sugars from fruit and maple syrup, so it’s always best to consult with a doctor or registered dietitian to see how they fit into your personal dietary plan. For another great breakfast option, my Protein Pancakes are also a fan favorite.

Conclusion: Sugar Free Sugar Cookies

And there you have it, that’s it! Simple, right? These sugar free sugar cookies have become such a staple in my house for curbing that sweet tooth the healthy way. They prove that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to feel good. I truly hope you love making and eating these delicious little bites of energy as much as I do. Go ahead and treat yourself to these amazing sugar free sugar cookies; you deserve it

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