3 Ingredient Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies No Eggs

Reasons to Love these Cookies

When I tell you these peanut butter cookies couldn’t be simpler, I really do mean it. No eggs, no fancy equipment – just home-baked joy made of almond flour, creamy peanut butter, and sweet maple syrup. And if that’s not reason enough to love them, here are a few more:

Protein-Packed – Almond flour and peanut butter both have protein, making these cookies more satisfying than traditional options and ideal for a balanced snack. Kid-approved – SO many families have tried this recipe and have shared just how much their little ones loved these cookies! Minimal Cleanup – Fewer ingredients mean fewer bowls and utensils, making cleanup easy! Naturally Gluten-Free – Using almond flour instead of traditional flour makes these cookies naturally gluten-free, so they’re suitable for a variety of dietary needs. Dairy-Free and Vegan-Friendly – As previously mentioned there are no eggs, milk, or butter required, so they’re a great option for those with dairy restrictions or on a plant-based diet. Customizable – Enjoy these easy cookies as is, or change them up with my many delicious variations suggested below.

If you’re looking for more delicious and nutritious cookie recipes, be sure to try my Flourless Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies and 3 Ingredient Banana Baby Cookies.

What is Almond Flour?

Almond flour is flour made from ground almonds. After removing the skins by blanching them in boiling water, the almonds are ground and sifted into a powdery flour. Although almond flour and almond meal are talked about interchangeably, they are NOT the same thing.

Ingredients

I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.

Almond flour – NOT almond meal. Do not use all purpose flour or other flour in this recipe. Peanut butter – Be sure to use NATURAL peanut butter here – the kind that’s just peanuts without any extra oil added. And it’s best to use a freshly opened jar so the peanut butter is nice and drippy, easy to pour, NOT thick and clumpy. This is very important! Pure maple syrup – A great unrefined sugar alternative. You can also use honey or date syrup, if you wish. Vanilla extract (Optional)– this brings a touch of vanilla flavor to the cookies. If you don’t have vanilla or don’t want to use it, your cookies will still taste fantastic!