No Bake Paleo Keto Sugar-Free Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Paleo, Keto, and Sugar Free No Bake Cookies are a perfect guilt-free treat for anyone avoiding refined sugars and grains. They come together quickly with wholesome ingredients and require no oven time, making them ideal for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter (or peanut butter, but not paleo)
- ½ cup Lakanto maple syrup flavored monkfruit
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 5 tablespoons raw cacao
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups shredded coconut (or gluten free oats, but not paleo or low carb)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the almond butter, syrup, raw cacao, vanilla extract, and coconut oil together on the stove over medium-low heat.
- Step 2: Stir continually to melt everything quickly and blend well, making sure the mixture doesn’t burn on the bottom or sides.
- Step 3: Remove the mixture from heat and add the shredded coconut.
- Step 4: Gently stir in the shredded coconut until well combined without clumps.
- Step 5: Let the mixture cool and thicken for about 20–30 minutes. Stir occasionally to help it cool faster.
- Step 6: Using a large spoon, scoop portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Step 7: Refrigerate the cookies until firm—about an hour; or freeze for 20 minutes for quicker setting.
- Step 8: Store the cookies in a sealed container in the refrigerator and keep them cold to prevent melting.
Tips & Variations
- For a classic paleo version, substitute shredded coconut with gluten-free oats, but note this is not low carb.
- Use almond butter for a true paleo treat; peanut butter adds a different flavor but isn’t paleo-friendly.
- To speed up cooling, place the mixture in the fridge and stir every 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for contrast to the sweetness if desired.
Storage
Store these no bake cookies in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To keep their shape and texture, always keep them chilled as they will soften or melt at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them and thaw in the fridge before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different sweetener instead of Lakanto monkfruit syrup?
Yes, you can substitute with other liquid sweeteners like pure maple syrup or honey, but this may alter the keto or paleo compliance and sweetness level.
Are these cookies suitable for nut allergies?
These cookies rely on almond or peanut butter, so they are not suitable for those with nut allergies. You might experiment with seed butters like sunflower seed butter, but results may vary.
PrintNo Bake Paleo Keto Sugar-Free Cookies Recipe
These Paleo, Keto, and Sugar-Free No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining almond butter, monkfruit syrup, coconut oil, and raw cacao with shredded coconut. Perfect for a healthy snack that requires no oven time, these cookies are rich, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened, ideal for those following low carb, paleo, or ketogenic diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35-45 minutes including cooling
- Yield: Approximately 12–15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter (or peanut butter, but not paleo)
- ½ cup Lakanto maple syrup flavored monkfruit
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 5 tablespoons raw cacao
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups shredded coconut (or gluten free oats, but not paleo or low carb)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Heat the almond butter, monkfruit syrup, raw cacao, vanilla extract, and coconut oil together on the stove over medium-low heat.
- Stir Continuously: Stir the mixture continually so it melts quickly and blends well, being careful to avoid burning the bottom or sides.
- Add Shredded Coconut: Remove the mixture from heat and add the shredded coconut.
- Mix Thoroughly: Gently stir in the shredded coconut to ensure there are no clumps and the mixture is well combined.
- Cool the Mixture: Let the cookie mixture cool until it thickens, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to help it cool faster.
- Form Cookies: Using a large spoon, place scoops of the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Chill to Set: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for at least one hour or in the freezer for about 20 minutes until the cookies are solid.
- Store Properly: Store the cookies in a sealed container in the refrigerator and keep them cold at all times to prevent melting.
Notes
- Almond butter is preferred for paleo compliance; peanut butter can be used but is not paleo.
- Shredded coconut can be substituted with gluten-free oats if not following paleo or low carb.
- Ensure the mixture is monitored closely during heating to prevent burning.
- Cookies must be kept refrigerated to maintain their shape and texture.
- Using monkfruit syrup keeps the recipe sugar-free and keto-friendly.
Keywords: No bake cookies, Paleo cookies, Keto dessert, Sugar free cookies, Almond butter cookies, Healthy snacks
