Granola Cookies | Gluten And Refined Sugar Free Cookie Recipe

This gluten and refined sugar free cookie recipe is inspired by my favorite granola. Filled with oats, nuts, seeds and raisins these cookies are hearty, delicious and make for a healthier cookie recipe.

Each week I aim to do a little bit of meal prep with the focus being on meal components and snacks versus entire meals. I always include some sort of sweet treat to have on hand and I prefer it to be refined sugar free. These granola cookies have been on repeat in our house. Not only are they refined sugar free, but naturally gluten free (use certified gluten free oats!) as well. Packed full of healthy fats, these cookies are nutritious and filling. They make for the perfect grab and go snack. These cookies can also be customized as you see fit – feel free to play around with the add ins.

Variations For Granola Cookies

These cookies are very forgiving and easy to adjust based on what add ins you have on hand. I like to use a mixture of pumpkin seeds, almonds, and raisins. Use any nuts, seeds, or dried fruit that you prefer. Sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, shredded coconut all work well. For dried fruit, cranberries, blueberries or chopped dates or apricots are delicious alternatives. I use peanut butter in this recipe, but almond butter and cashew butter also work. Honey can also be used in place of the maple syrup. Ground flaxseed is also a great option to use in place of the chia seeds.

Can You Freeze Homemade Granola Cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze well. Bake as usual, then store in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 months.

How To Make Granola Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt and baking soda.

Stir in rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate chips.

Use a cookie scoop to portion onto baking sheet an inch apart.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.

Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an air tight container for 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Tools Needed For Homemade Cookies

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Cookie Scoop

Yield: 14

Healthy Granola Cookies

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Homeade granola cookies naturally refined sugar and gluten free, easily customizable filled with nuts, seeds and dried fruit.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt.
3. Stir in rolled oats, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, raisins, and mini chocolate chips.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and using a cookie scoop portion out an inch apart. Wet fingers and press cookies down slightly.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cookies to fully cool on the baking sheet.

Notes

Any combination of nuts, seeds and dried fruit can be used in place of the pumpkin seeds, almonds and raisins.

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