A wholesome cookie you can enjoy any time of day.
I wanted to make a cookie I could enjoy anytime of day — something sweet enough to feel like a treat, but nourishing enough to keep me going without the sugar crash.
The idea struck when I spotted an omega-3 trail mix bag at the store. Why not turn it into a cookie? With almond flour as the base, maple syrup for natural sweetness, and plenty of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, these cookies are soft, fluffy, and full of staying power.
The best part? They just happen to be gluten-free — but you’d never know it. The texture is more like a muffin top: tender, cozy, and perfect with coffee, tucked into a lunchbox, or enjoyed as a quick afternoon bite.
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Cookies…
- Soft & fluffy texture — thanks to almond flour + eggs.
- Naturally gluten-free — but they taste like a bakery cookie.
- Anytime-friendly — breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Wholesome fuel from nuts, seeds, and almond flour.
- Customizable — use whatever trail mix you love!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Almond flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter, melted
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs (beaten)
- Your favorite Trail Mix (nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate chips, etc.)
How to Make:
Full Recipe Below:
Soft & Chewy Trail Mix Cookies (Naturally Sweetened, Gluten-free)
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Large Spoon
- 1 Large Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Cookie Scoop or a regular spoon
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Mix-in + Topping
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade trail mix (any kind you like! mine has walnuts, almond, pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
- Beat eggs lightly, then fold into the batter until smooth and fluffy.Beat eggs lightly, then fold into the batter until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix most of the trail mix into the dough, reserving a little for topping.
- Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp per cookie) onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly and sprinkle extra trail mix on top.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Serving & Storage
- Enjoy warm, or store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for 5–6 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Pro tip: Try different trail mixes to change the flavor — omega-3, cranberry pumpkin seed, or even chocolate chunk blends all work beautifully.
Enjoy! 💛
✨ These soft & fluffy gluten-free trail mix cookies are the happy accident I’ll be making on repeat — a little experiment that turned into one of my favorite nourishing bakes.
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