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new favorite mid-day snack.

Almondcookies
Almondbuttercookies

I found this recipe for almond butter pancakes on Pinterest and happily, all of the ingredients looked like something I could eat while in my GDM diet. Trouble is, I don't really need another breakfast option (my nut granola is working out well – heads up, I now make my batches with just 1/3 C coconut oil and it's even better) and I really don't need something that calls for maple syrup on top.

But I baked up a batch anyway. And I found that because these are small and cooked in the oven, they are actually pretty rad as cookies. MUCH softer, of course, but delicious and satisfying. I usually make a full batch, eat one while it's warm and very soft and then throw the rest in the freezer to be eaten mid-day when I want something.

I followed the recipe exactly. If you try freezing them too, I just recommend letting one defrost on a plate for a few minutes before eating. (But they are pretty great – and less soft – frozen too.)

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11 responses to “new favorite mid-day snack.”

  1. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    FANTASTIC! I’m so excited to try these. I’ve been looking for a gluten-free breakfast food to change up my egg routine. I’m going to experiment with whipped coconut cream on top!

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  2. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Yum! How good do these look. I LOVE Almond butter and nut butter in general. It looks like a lot of the foods you’re eating are following the Paleo diet and that is really cool! It’s one of the healthiest ways to eat! And it’s not just you that struggles with breakfast! I have a hard time finding suitable Paleo options on the go….so, sometimes, I eat leftovers for breakfast….

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  3. ChrisyC Avatar
    ChrisyC

    Great recipe Elise, thanks for sharing it with us.

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  4. Sarah {Finding Abundance} Avatar
    Sarah {Finding Abundance}

    I made the granola last night, with 1/3 cup coconut oil as you said… and I’m addicted! You’re right, it is way more filling than regular cereal. Sooo glad you shared.
    I will have to try these, too. I like the idea of using them as a healthy ‘cookie’ for my kiddos.

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  5. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Elise, I just tried these for dinner…love breakfast for dinner. They were pretty delicious and I loved finding these as another alternative since going to the Paleo diet. My favorite recipe for Paleo pancakes is this one: http://www.againstallgrain.com/2012/04/05/grain-free-pancakes/ I don’t know everything you are eating while you’re doing the GDM diet, but they’re pretty good and she has some other great recipes as well…love these cookies, when you just need “something”! 🙂 http://www.againstallgrain.com/2012/08/29/real-deal-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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  6. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    oh my gosh these look so good! putting them on my to-make list asap!
    tr[i]b[e]cca

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  7. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    These sound amazing! I like the idea of having them as cookies more so than pancakes as well. Great idea to freeze them!

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  8. Mac Avatar
    Mac

    My family recently started Paleo and I’ve seen a huge difference in my younger son’s behavior! (A possitive one!) We’ve always eaten pretty healthy, so I’m wondering if his old behavior was some sort of gluten sensitivity! Thanks for sharing these! I think it’ll be great to have a simple, healthy, gluten free cookie to share with him!

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  9. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    These look yummy! I don’t think I could be restrained enough to just eat one… xx
    http://www.jessthetics.wordpress.com

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  10. royela Avatar
    royela

    Aidan is LOVING pancakes right now and all these ingredients are right up little man’s alley. Going to make these for him tomorrow! Thanks for the freezer tip, too.

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  11. nicole prather Avatar
    nicole prather

    you have became one of my favorite blogs to read !

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