Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless!)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 (Cookies)
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Calories
135 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless!)
Description
The recipe blends a chai-spiced nut butter mixture with rolled oats, chia seeds, and pecans to create a dough that yields soft, thick cookies without any flour. The blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves in the nut butter brings a distinct chai flavor reminiscent of the classic beverage. Maple syrup adds gentle sweetness and moisture, while baking soda ensures a slight lift.
Pressing the cookies flat before baking helps them bake evenly without spreading much. Baked until edges turn golden, the cookies retain a chewy center. Storing them in an airtight container preserves freshness for several days, and freezing extends shelf life further.
These cookies can be made with homemade or store-bought chai-spiced nut butter, allowing some flexibility. They make a comforting snack or lightly spiced treat without flour or refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter or store-bought, chai-spiced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt sea salt
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (ensure gluten-free as needed)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup pecan coarsely chopped, raw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chai-spiced nut butter, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt and stir or whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, and chopped pecans and stir well to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Scoop out ~1 ½ Tbsp portions of dough using a cookie scoop (we like this one) or two spoons, place on the baking sheet, and press lightly to make a thick, flat cookie about 2 ½ inches in diameter (they will not spread much, so it’s okay if they are close together). It’s normal for them to stick to your hands a bit when pressing — you can lightly oil your hands if needed!
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Store-bought nut butters can be spiced by mixing in coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and salt as specified to approximate chai flavor.
- Prep time excludes making the nut butter if homemade flavors are desired.
- Cookies should be completely cooled before storing to maintain texture.
- These cookies keep well at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12(Cookies)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 135 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 6% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6g | 23% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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