Remember when I wasn’t eating desserts? It lasted a whole two weeks, and I don’t know if it even really counts, because to try to fight against my craziness, I definitely made these. I was also trying not to eat grains, which is my least favorite way of eating. At one point I stayed on the first phase of the South Beach diet for months at a time, and I’m pretty sure I’ll never be the same because of it. Now, the second you say “low carb”, my brain does all sorts of funny things, and totally wigs out.
In fact, I’m pretty sure it’s just the word “diet” in general. Gross. It gives me the heebee geebees. Shivers, panic, nightmares. I love eating healthy foods, and I hate dieting. For me, the two do not go together. At all. But the good thing that came out of all of this was these cookies.
And some pretty amazing dinners. I do actually feel best when I take a meat and veggies approach to dinner, but that’s a whole other story. The rest of the day, I love my carbs, and I especially love my cookies. These babies, however, totally did the trick, and I would make and eat them over and over again, regardless of how I was trying to eat that hour week.
I actually really love baking with almond meal because you get flour and fat in one source. My almond meal baked goods come out so ridiculously soft and tender, and I find them to be much more filling and satisfying. This cookie isn’t just a dessert, it’s perfect for a mid-afternoon snack, or even pre-run (wahhhhh) fuel.
Did you know that if you’re injured, you have to cry and be overly dramatic every time you use the word run? It’s a rule. I mean, maybe you don’t follow it, but you could be missing out on tons of quality self pity. It’s a shame, really. I say, instate the rule.
Instate the rule, then make these cookies, because healthy cookies are totally the cure for self pity.
Blueberry Almond Meal Cookies
yield about 15 cookies
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- dash salt
- 1/4 cup honey or agave
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond meal, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Add honey/agave, milk and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Gently, fold in blueberries.
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop onto prepared baking pan. Press down on each ball to flatten slightly (they don’t flatten much when you bake them). Bake for 10-12 minutes until just set golden. Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cute little cookies! Fun use of blueberries. Dont see BBs in cookies very often (usually muffins, bread, etc) and I love that you used them here!
I don’t think I could ever go without dessert! These look so tasty! I love those big blueberries!
These look fantastic…. so tiny and cute, I want to eat a billion with my coffee.
One word – yum!!!!
you had me at pre-workout 🙂
I have yet to try baking with almond meal but its definitely on the list! Fruit in cookies is divine, I’m definitely going to try these.
I want your cookies. That is all.
love the idea of blueberries in cookies! i can’t go one day without dessert!
Way to take advantage of BLUEBERRIES when they’re in season! 🙂
You should have saved these for MMAZ Blueberry week – they would be perfect. They look SOO good, love almond meal (although I’d be making my own. )
Blueberries are literally THE best berry. No other berry can compare!!!!
These look delicious! I’m assuming that I could sub regular flour for the almond meal (since I’m allergic)?
Ok, these cookies are just amazing! Blueberries AND almond meal!? I’m sold.
Almond Meal is awesome! Love the pictures of your cookies. I think blueberries might be my favorite food to photograph and they’re definitely my favorite berry to eat!
I conveniently have all of these ingredients on hand… and I’m totally all about healthy cookies these days. Well, only this week. I have big decadent plans for a monster cookie next week 😉
PS: blueberries are my fav ever.
Big decadent monster cookie? Like an XXL one???? Sounds like you could use an extra taste tester 😉
Ohhh I love how simple these are, but they look so so good! I’m thinking one for breakfast, 2 for dessert : )
I was thinking I could never stop at 1 or 2, but then I remembered just how satisfying these were, and I think that ratio sounds perfect 😉
Wow, these look so good! I’m giving up sugar for the week, but I could never give up grains. I’m attempting to limit my processed grains, but am eating oatmeal, homemade popcorn, quinoa/rice/barley, etc… runners can get away with more carbs than the average person, which I definitely appreciate. Hoping to make this next week!!
Yum! I love blueberries, I am from Maine after all 🙂 These definitely would hit the spot!
Hi! I followed the recipe to the letter and my dough came out very loose was not firm at all. Any ideas?
Those are cute little healthy cookies…I love the blueberries in them! I have no trouble giving up breads and chips…but to give up my sugar is so hard! I never last longer than a week on any diet plan.
What a great looking cookie!! I love the simplicity of this recipe and the ingredient list is right up my alley. I’ll whip these up soon!
ahhh these look so good!! Definitely going on my to-make list! Do you think they would be good with a touch of maple extract and be like blueberry pancake cookies?
I saw that someone above said their batter was too liquidy – I had to back off the almond milk a bit too but I was using Trader Joe’s “Just Almond Meal” which is more coarsely ground than say Bob’s Red Mill or stuff I’ve seen in the bulk bin. I’m thinking that the coarsely ground stuff maybe absorbs less liquid? Anywho, it all worked out. They were delicious and I brought them to my food swap a couple weeks back and they were a HUGE hit! Thank you!
I just made these but only used 1 cup of almond flour and replaced the other half with cacao to get my chocolate fix (hard to do eating refined sugar free). They came out great. Taste like a brownie.
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your results Courtney–I’ll have to try them that way! 🙂