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    Home » Muffins + Bars/Balls

    Almond Butter and Blueberry Cookies

    February 5, 2019 by Bailey Sissom 4 Comments

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    Blueberry and Almond Butter Breakfast Cookies on a wooden cutting board.

    Almond Butter and Blueberry Cookies, a burst of blueberry paired with almond butter that's reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunch.

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    Almond Butter + Blueberries? I know, I know.. it sounds a little strange, but you guys ... it's a match.

    Today,  a cookie version of a childhood classic, peanut butter and jelly (only now NO PEANUTS in lunches allowed, sooooo Almond Butter) meets granola bar and YES...  it's as wholesome and oat-y and yummy of a situation as it appears to be. Consider me hooked.

    There are many things that I love about these cookies. Let's name a few...

    1. Make Ahead and Freezer-Friendly
    2. Made with 6 Basic Ingredients
    3. 1 Bowl + 5 minutes prep
    4. Gluten-free, Dairy-Free and Vegan
    5. Most importantly.. my kids like them!

    Blueberry and Almond Butter Breakfast Cookies on a wooden cutting board.

    I debated calling these cookies Almond Butter and Blueberry BREAKFAST cookies, buuuuut  the term breakfast is limiting AND these cookies should not be relegated to one meal per day. They are a perfect snacking situation (loaded with fiber and protein) AND work really well when you're trying to curb a late night sugar craving (<--I can vouch).

    One last thing I NEED to say about these little guys. They are customizable. Not sure about the blueberry + almond butter situation, that's fine.. I wasn't either. Ease yourself in with almond butter + Chocolate chip. It really doesn't get more classic than that. Use gluten-free oats if needed, sub in honey for the maple syrup if you're not vegan, and you guys.. subbing out peanut butter for the almond butter is pretty darn delicious. Use what you have. Use what you like. Just make sure that these breakfast cookies happen!

    Almond Butter and Blueberry Cookies, a burst of blueberry paired with almond butter that's reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunch.

    Time Saving Tips and Tricks:

    Prep: This recipe is so simple that prepping ahead isn't necessary.

    Make Ahead: You bet! Follow recipe directions and then stored cooled cookies in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. These don't keep well on the counter.. refrigerate!

    Freezer: Yep. Follow recipe directions. Once cookies have cooled, arrange them on a baking tray and pop it into the freezer for 2-3 hours or until the cookies are frozen through. Once the cookies are frozen you can transfer them to a clear zipper bag that's dated and labeled. Cookies will keep in the freezer for a month or longer.

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    Blueberry and Almond Butter Breakfast Cookies on a glass cake pedestal.

    Almond Butter and Blueberry Cookies

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 16 cookies 1x
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    Almond Butter and Blueberry Cookies, a burst of blueberry paired with almond butter that's reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunch.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup natural almond butter
    • 2 TBS coconut oil
    • 5 TBS real maple syrup
    • 1 ¼ cup rolled oats
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • sea salt, if needed
    • ¾ cup fresh blueberries

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, stir the almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup together; if you almond butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt. Stir in the oats and baking soda. Carefully fold in the blueberries. Do your best to keep them whole and not squish them.
    3. Scoop up a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, place it on the parchment paper, and press it down gently with your hand to flatten it a little. Continue placing the cookies on the sheet. They won't spread much, so you can put them pretty close together. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes and then check on them. They should still be slightly soft and doughy to the touch. If they're not there yet, you can bake them a minute or two longer, but you don't want to over bake these or they will be crumbly.
    4. They'll be pretty fragile straight out of the oven, so let them set for a minute and then carefully transfer them to a wire rack (if you have one). Let them cool for at least 10 minutes longer. Be patient and don't touch!

    Notes

    • These cookies work best with fresh blueberries, not frozen. If you can't find fresh.. sub in dark chocolate chunks. Everyone will be JUST FINE with that!
    • This recipe NEEDS all-natural almond butter. You know, the kind that has oil on top of it. The only ingredient should be almonds. If you use a different type, your cookies will be crumbly as the consistency between big brand almond butter and natural almond butter is very different.
    • If your school/child is not affected by a peanut allergy, these are also great when made with peanut butter!

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    About Bailey Sissom

    Bailey Sissom is a 3rd grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom and the creator of Simply Sissom, a blog for busy moms who value feeding their kids healthy meals and snacks, but struggle with finding the time to make it happen. On Simply Sissom, Bailey shares practical recipes, tips and tricks to help make preparing whole food meals happen consistently.

    Comments

    1. Kris says

      February 21, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      Great review! Love the quote you chose -- sometimes the choice to eat more healthfully seems like an all or nothing prospect but you've so wonderfully emphasized one of the best parts of the OPP movement. Taking it one meal at a time, at your own pace! Those cookies look awesome and are now on my "to bake" list!

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    2. ARams says

      February 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Great photos, writeup and recipe! One Part Plant cookies?!?!? Yes, please.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Hannah Rose says

      February 22, 2017 at 11:41 am

      Looks amazing Bailey!! I love your website too 🙂 We have the same wordpress theme and I like what you have done with your site!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Bailey Sissom says

        February 22, 2017 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks Hannah!! Foodie Pro is def a good one:)

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