Lemon Almond Cookies (Paleo) and Alex's Lemonade Stand
A healthy lemon cookie that's sweetened with dates and gluten-free. Suitable for paleo.
Servings 16
Calories 80kcal
Ingredients
- 5 dried dates soaked in warm water (or about 5-7 tablespoon date syrup)
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest about one small lemon
- 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice about half a lemon, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ½ Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 ½ cups almond meal
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Soak the dates in the warm water until soft, about 5 minutes or so. Add the dates to the blender with about 2-3 Tablespoons of the soaking water, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, and zest. Blend until a paste forms.
- In a bowl, mix together almond meal, salt, and chia seeds. Add date paste and stir well. Taste and add more lemon juice if you desire. (Remember, the lemon flavor will fade a bit as it cooks.)
- Scoop one Tablespoon of dough at a time and roll a ball. (Makes 16 balls.) Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then flatten with your hands, a fork, or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake on 350º for 12-15 minutes. Nom.
- Notes: I used regular lemons, but feel free to use Meyer Lemons for a touch of added sweetness. These would also be great with a lemon-cream cheese frosting!
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin B1: 0.01mg | Vitamin B2: 0.003mg | Vitamin B3: 0.1mg | Vitamin B5: 0.01mg | Vitamin B6: 0.004mg | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Vitamin E: 0.01mg | Vitamin K: 0.1µg | Calcium: 28mg | Copper: 0.01mg | Folate: 1µg | Iron: 0.5mg | Manganese: 0.03mg | Magnesium: 4mg | Phosphorus: 8mg | Selenium: 0.5µg | Zinc: 0.04mg | Choline: 0.2mg