Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies with Chia Jam

RECIPE BY HANNAH OF NUTRITIOUS DELIGHTS

These healthy thumbprint cookies combine a soft and chewy almond cookie with a sweet berry chia jam that’s filled with fiber and nutrients. It’s vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, and paleo friendly, but you can’t tell by the taste!

INGREDIENTS

• COOKIES
• Almond Flour, 2 cups (super fine & blanched)
• Salt, 1/4 tsp
• Maple Syrup, 1/4 cup
• Avocado Oil or Light- tasting Olive Oil, 1/4 cup
• Vanilla Extract, 2 tsp
• Cashew Butter, 1/4 cup 
• Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp
• CHIA JAM
• Strawberries, 1 1/2 cups (sliced, use fresh or frozen)
• Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 tsp
• Maple Syrup, 1/2 - 1 tsp (optional)
• Chia Seeds, 1 tbsp

METHOD

1. CHIA JAM
1. In a small saucepan, add the strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium high heat. Mix occasionally and smash big chunks. Cook for 10 minutes, then mix in chia seeds and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes to gel.
2. COOKIES
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium or large bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and baking powder. Fold in the almond flour. Roll into 1 tablespoon-size balls and place on the prepared pan. Make a hole with your thumb and fill with 1 teaspoon jam.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes (time varies with each oven). Let cool slightly and enjoy!

NOTES

• If using frozen strawberries, be sure to defrost before measuring.
• You can use your favourite berries instead of strawberries.

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