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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Flourless Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

    Flourless Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

    Published Nov 24, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 76 Comments

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    All I want for Hanukkah is a giant platter of these cookies on repeat.

    Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies ( Vegan & Paleo)

    And maaaaaybe another really cute infinity scarf. Oh and a shiny new KitchenAid stand mixer. Ok fine, I wouldn't be that mad if a Vitamix showed up, either.

    Is it weird that when I think of the holidays, only cooking-related gadgets and gizmos come to mind? And when I think about owning a house someday, I think about nothing but a gigantic white kitchen with a super organized pantry full of labeled mason jars? But really, the rest of my house can be a shack as long as I have a fantastical kitchen.

    Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

    I used to want boots and earrings and sweaters and now all I want is the smell of new cookbooks and blenders.

    The holidays are a time for cookies. Alllll the cookies. Making cookies out of nut butter is nothing new (hellooooo food trend of 2014), but I'm still far from sick of them. The nut butter creates a softer, more delicate cookie full of robust flavor and free of all those extra refined carbies. Ever since my boyf gave up added sugar like his pal Lebron, I've been messing with my recipes to ditch the sugar without abandoning the flavor. I've learned that super ripe bananas and a bit of stevia are my best friends. Every time I make a dessert without added sugar, I wonder why I even add sugar to my recipes at all. There are quite a few ways around it!

    Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

    Now don't get me wrong, I'll be eating my weight in pumpkin pie and Christmas cookies this holiday season. But when you're up to your ears in holiday sugar, it's nice to take a step back and play around without healthifying the classics.

    Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

    Cheers to eating cookies that are like TOTALLY good for you.

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    Flourless Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies

    ★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 15 mins
    • Yield: 10 1x
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    Description

    These guilt-free cranberry chocolate chia cookies have no butter, sugar, or flour!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
    • ½ cup creamy almond butter
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 2 tbsp cacao powder
    • 15 drops liquid stevia (or ¼ cup coconut sugar, optional for sweetness)
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • ⅛ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup cranberries, chopped (I used frozen)
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with a silipat or spray with cooking spray.
    2. Mash banana in a medium bowl. Add almond butter, chia seeds, cacao powder, stevia, vanilla,baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine. Fold in cranberries and optional chocolate chips.
    3. Using wet hands, roll dough into about 10 balls. Flatten slightly with hands.
    4. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until set.
    5. Store in refrigerator in an air-tight container.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Michaelfelton says

      December 15, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Holy happy yum yum. Just want this caveman was craving. Fantastic. Thank you for putting this out in to the world.

      Reply
    2. Michaelfelton says

      December 15, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Holy happy yum yum. Just want this caveman was craving. Fantastic. Thank you for putting this out in to the world.

      Reply
    3. Ellen Lederman says

      April 15, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks so much for these! Discovered your site through a search for a vegan salad that used rosemary (found the potato-mushroom-kale-lentil salad). These were wonderful! I used half the sugar and a T of dried cranberries since I didn't have fresh. I need to cut back of flour/oil/sugar, so I assumed cookies were never going to be part of my life again. But thanks to you, I can enjoy a super tasty and healthy treat. Can't thak you enough.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 17, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        Love it I'm so happy we've found each other 🙂 Happy eating!

        Reply
    4. Ellen Lederman says

      April 15, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks so much for these! Discovered your site through a search for a vegan salad that used rosemary (found the potato-mushroom-kale-lentil salad). These were wonderful! I used half the sugar and a T of dried cranberries since I didn't have fresh. I need to cut back of flour/oil/sugar, so I assumed cookies were never going to be part of my life again. But thanks to you, I can enjoy a super tasty and healthy treat. Can't thak you enough.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 17, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        Love it I'm so happy we've found each other 🙂 Happy eating!

        Reply
    5. Therese says

      October 19, 2016 at 11:34 am

      I just made these cookies and they are so good!! I used the coconut sugar instead of the stevia, I also just added the frozen chopped cranberries - no sugar added and did not add the chocolate chips. They were so easy to make. I didn't even roll them, I just dropped a teaspoonful onto the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and flattened them a bit so they were round. They turned out perfectly. They are wonderful warm. 🙂

      I found this recipe on Kris Carr's website and decided to check out your website...I'm so glad I did! Thank you for creating this recipe and for sharing your passion and gifts. Many blessings!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 19, 2016 at 11:58 am

        Thank you so much for your warm words! It makes me so happy when people love the recipes and even add their own little twists 🙂

        Reply
    6. Therese says

      October 19, 2016 at 11:34 am

      I just made these cookies and they are so good!! I used the coconut sugar instead of the stevia, I also just added the frozen chopped cranberries - no sugar added and did not add the chocolate chips. They were so easy to make. I didn't even roll them, I just dropped a teaspoonful onto the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and flattened them a bit so they were round. They turned out perfectly. They are wonderful warm. 🙂

      I found this recipe on Kris Carr's website and decided to check out your website...I'm so glad I did! Thank you for creating this recipe and for sharing your passion and gifts. Many blessings!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 19, 2016 at 11:58 am

        Thank you so much for your warm words! It makes me so happy when people love the recipes and even add their own little twists 🙂

        Reply
    7. เมล็ดเจีย says

      December 30, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      Wonderful goods from you, man. I've understand your stuff previous to
      and you are just too fantastic. I really like what you've acquired here, certainly
      like what you are saying and the way in which you say
      it. You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it sensible.
      I can not wait to read far more from you. This is really a wonderful site.

      Reply
    8. เมล็ดเจีย says

      December 30, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      Wonderful goods from you, man. I've understand your stuff previous to
      and you are just too fantastic. I really like what you've acquired here, certainly
      like what you are saying and the way in which you say
      it. You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it sensible.
      I can not wait to read far more from you. This is really a wonderful site.

      Reply
    9. Annie says

      July 28, 2015 at 6:47 am

      I've made these cookies twice already and they are very good. The consistency takes some getting used to - they are not crunchy, but very soft.
      Also, I don't mean to be spoiling the fun, but these are neither guilt-free nor sugar-free. There is sugar in many of the ingredients, especially if you buy them ready-made (and most of us probably do) and almond butter has A LOT of calories. There is no extra sugar added, sure. But hey, they're COOKIES. They don't have to be good for you, they're GOOD.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    10. Annie says

      July 28, 2015 at 6:47 am

      I've made these cookies twice already and they are very good. The consistency takes some getting used to - they are not crunchy, but very soft.
      Also, I don't mean to be spoiling the fun, but these are neither guilt-free nor sugar-free. There is sugar in many of the ingredients, especially if you buy them ready-made (and most of us probably do) and almond butter has A LOT of calories. There is no extra sugar added, sure. But hey, they're COOKIES. They don't have to be good for you, they're GOOD.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    11. carmen says

      March 21, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Isn't there sugar in the cranberries and chic chips

      Reply
    12. carmen says

      March 21, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Isn't there sugar in the cranberries and chic chips

      Reply
    13. athletic avocado says

      December 01, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      mmmm i love cranberry and chocolate together! yum!

      Reply
    14. athletic avocado says

      December 01, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      mmmm i love cranberry and chocolate together! yum!

      Reply
    15. Anoushe says

      November 30, 2014 at 6:11 am

      Made these last night for a dinner party and I ate like a 1/4 of the batter before baking them! And then couldnt help but help myself to 3 cookies at the party.... they are amazing! super moist and so so so delish! But how did you get them so perfectly round? mine looked kinda like massive scrumptious blobs and I had to convince people to try them because well.. I didnt manage to get them to look so presentable! The batter was so ooey gooey (which is amazing) so it was totally hard to get them to shape nicely! any tips? 🙂 will be making them again as the ones I left at home were eaten up by my mom as her dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 5:54 pm

        Awesome!! I wet my hands and rolled them into balls, which I totally forgot to put in the directions! I think it may also help to let the batter sit out a bit so the chia seeds can help it bind together more.

        Reply
    16. Anoushe says

      November 30, 2014 at 6:11 am

      Made these last night for a dinner party and I ate like a 1/4 of the batter before baking them! And then couldnt help but help myself to 3 cookies at the party.... they are amazing! super moist and so so so delish! But how did you get them so perfectly round? mine looked kinda like massive scrumptious blobs and I had to convince people to try them because well.. I didnt manage to get them to look so presentable! The batter was so ooey gooey (which is amazing) so it was totally hard to get them to shape nicely! any tips? 🙂 will be making them again as the ones I left at home were eaten up by my mom as her dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 5:54 pm

        Awesome!! I wet my hands and rolled them into balls, which I totally forgot to put in the directions! I think it may also help to let the batter sit out a bit so the chia seeds can help it bind together more.

        Reply
    17. She Rocks Fitness says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Yummy! Can you use unsweetened cocoa powder if I don't have cacao powder? XOXO

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 5:54 pm

        Of course!!

        Reply
    18. She Rocks Fitness says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Yummy! Can you use unsweetened cocoa powder if I don't have cacao powder? XOXO

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 5:54 pm

        Of course!!

        Reply
    19. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      November 28, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Just saw these awesome cookies on An Avocado A Day's Friday Favorites and had to come over and take a closer look. So glad I did, they look amazing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 6:01 pm

        Thanks, Sonali! They're my current favorite snack 🙂

        Reply
    20. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      November 28, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Just saw these awesome cookies on An Avocado A Day's Friday Favorites and had to come over and take a closer look. So glad I did, they look amazing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 6:01 pm

        Thanks, Sonali! They're my current favorite snack 🙂

        Reply
    21. Azu says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Love that these cookies are sugar-free and flour-free! Yum!
      I would also love to have a big and clean kitchen...

      Reply
    22. Azu says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Love that these cookies are sugar-free and flour-free! Yum!
      I would also love to have a big and clean kitchen...

      Reply
    23. Miss Polkadot says

      November 25, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Okay, yes, we're totally twins or related in some other way. First grammar, now wish lists. I won't even look at any future houses - you know, when that future husband of mine finally decides to show up - if the kitchen isn't making my foodie heart sing. And while the whole no-sugar movement makes me want to hoard all the chocolate in the world [never mind I'm actually super picky] these cookies sound and look so amazing even -I- would quit sugar for them. Or at least for the moment I'm eating them.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 7:56 am

        Haha you just wait...your future hubby is gonna come knocking on your door when you're least expecting it! And when you find him you better shower him in these sugarless cookies 🙂

        Reply
    24. Miss Polkadot says

      November 25, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Okay, yes, we're totally twins or related in some other way. First grammar, now wish lists. I won't even look at any future houses - you know, when that future husband of mine finally decides to show up - if the kitchen isn't making my foodie heart sing. And while the whole no-sugar movement makes me want to hoard all the chocolate in the world [never mind I'm actually super picky] these cookies sound and look so amazing even -I- would quit sugar for them. Or at least for the moment I'm eating them.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 7:56 am

        Haha you just wait...your future hubby is gonna come knocking on your door when you're least expecting it! And when you find him you better shower him in these sugarless cookies 🙂

        Reply
    25. April says

      November 25, 2014 at 8:42 am

      I WANT SUMMA DEEZ. Like, right now. Love you miss you! I need more time in my kitch to bake all the things. these cookies are first on the list. Well, along with the pecan pie I'm def making for Thursday. With vanilla ice cream, of course. 🙂 XO!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:08 am

        Mmmmm pecan pie is my faaaaave!!! XO

        Reply
    26. April says

      November 25, 2014 at 8:42 am

      I WANT SUMMA DEEZ. Like, right now. Love you miss you! I need more time in my kitch to bake all the things. these cookies are first on the list. Well, along with the pecan pie I'm def making for Thursday. With vanilla ice cream, of course. 🙂 XO!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:08 am

        Mmmmm pecan pie is my faaaaave!!! XO

        Reply
    27. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      November 24, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      I'm with you. My Xmas list now consists of new kitchen gadgets and cookbooks that I could not justify to buy on my own. But these cookies are everything! I want these for xmas!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:09 am

        Hahaha you should make them for Santa!

        Reply
    28. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      November 24, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      I'm with you. My Xmas list now consists of new kitchen gadgets and cookbooks that I could not justify to buy on my own. But these cookies are everything! I want these for xmas!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:09 am

        Hahaha you should make them for Santa!

        Reply
    29. Carly says

      November 24, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      I've been waiting for the perfect recipe to test out my liquid Stevi and I think I found it!!! These look amazing!

      Thanks!
      http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:50 pm

        Fabulous! Hope you love them!

        Reply
    30. Carly says

      November 24, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      I've been waiting for the perfect recipe to test out my liquid Stevi and I think I found it!!! These look amazing!

      Thanks!
      http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:50 pm

        Fabulous! Hope you love them!

        Reply
    31. Julia says

      November 24, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      The second I read the title of your post, I was all "fuuuuuuuuhyeah!" out loud. Except, there may have been a k in there somewhere in there...sometimes k's happen. Anyhoo.

      Deez cookies! All I want for breakfast is all these cookies. I have a bunch o' cranberry sauce that I want to repurpose for baked goods, so I'm thinking these cookies are gonna happen asap.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 4:49 pm

        Bahahah I love starting off my Monday morning with a good ol' fashioned Julia-ism. You'd die for deeeeese!

        Reply
    32. Julia says

      November 24, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      The second I read the title of your post, I was all "fuuuuuuuuhyeah!" out loud. Except, there may have been a k in there somewhere in there...sometimes k's happen. Anyhoo.

      Deez cookies! All I want for breakfast is all these cookies. I have a bunch o' cranberry sauce that I want to repurpose for baked goods, so I'm thinking these cookies are gonna happen asap.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 4:49 pm

        Bahahah I love starting off my Monday morning with a good ol' fashioned Julia-ism. You'd die for deeeeese!

        Reply
    33. Boyf says

      November 24, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      Lebron and I are basically bffs. I'm craving another batch of these

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:51 pm

        I'm bringing no added sugar muffins right over...don't you worry baby cakes!!

        Reply
    34. Boyf says

      November 24, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      Lebron and I are basically bffs. I'm craving another batch of these

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:51 pm

        I'm bringing no added sugar muffins right over...don't you worry baby cakes!!

        Reply
    35. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      November 24, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I need like... 2 dozen of these in my life, please and thank you 😀

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:52 pm

        Can we trade for your fruit and seed bars?! Dreamy!!

        Reply
    36. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      November 24, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I need like... 2 dozen of these in my life, please and thank you 😀

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:52 pm

        Can we trade for your fruit and seed bars?! Dreamy!!

        Reply
    37. Linda@ TheFitty says

      November 24, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Oh yum! These look very moist.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:53 pm

        They are!! I'm craving them allll over again.

        Reply
    38. Linda@ TheFitty says

      November 24, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Oh yum! These look very moist.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:53 pm

        They are!! I'm craving them allll over again.

        Reply
    39. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      November 24, 2014 at 8:31 am

      I'm so happy your bfriend is forcing you to make all these sugarless recipes! 🙂 I'm loving it. This is another one on my list to make!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:54 pm

        I'm hoping these will also perhaps help my stiff phalanges.... 😉

        Reply
    40. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      November 24, 2014 at 8:31 am

      I'm so happy your bfriend is forcing you to make all these sugarless recipes! 🙂 I'm loving it. This is another one on my list to make!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:54 pm

        I'm hoping these will also perhaps help my stiff phalanges.... 😉

        Reply
    41. Kate says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Yum! I love the chocolate + cranberry combo. Are the chia seeds acting as an egg here or they mostly for added nutrition? I only because I want these today and I don't have chia seeds, haha!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:55 pm

        They're just for added nutrition, but I do think they help these stay together! I think you'd be fine leaving them out, though 🙂

        Reply
    42. Kate says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Yum! I love the chocolate + cranberry combo. Are the chia seeds acting as an egg here or they mostly for added nutrition? I only because I want these today and I don't have chia seeds, haha!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:55 pm

        They're just for added nutrition, but I do think they help these stay together! I think you'd be fine leaving them out, though 🙂

        Reply
    43. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      November 24, 2014 at 6:21 am

      Cheers indeed. These look insane- Can I light a Hannukah candle please?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:56 pm

        Yes sir!!!! I'll save you a candle and maybe half a cookie.

        Reply
    44. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      November 24, 2014 at 6:21 am

      Cheers indeed. These look insane- Can I light a Hannukah candle please?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 24, 2014 at 6:56 pm

        Yes sir!!!! I'll save you a candle and maybe half a cookie.

        Reply

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