Whole30 Cookies Recipe (2024)

Published: Mar 6, 2019 · Modified: Feb 17, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

This Whole30 Cookies recipe is grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free, making them perfect Whole 30 dessert. These almond butter cookies are a great healthy snack or dessert option for both adults and kids!

Original post written 1/29/18 | Updated 3/6/19

Why This Recipe Works

Hey, Day 15 and I’m on a quest for Whole 30 desserts. Part of me can’t believe I’ve made it this far on the Whole30 program, another part of me wonders what the heck I’m thinking and a different part of me feels amazing.

I flip between these three feelings throughout the day. According to what I’ve read, my sugar cravings should begin to subside soon. So far NO good on that.

I made these Whole30 Cookies that are a combination of almond butter and bananas a few days ago so I could get a teensy taste of that sweetness I love so much. Except there is zero added sugar in these babies. The cocoa gives these healthy cookies a chocolatey zing and the bananas and raisins give a boost to the sweetness.

Considering they are grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free AND sugar-free, they are pretty amazing. I mean. I’d rather eat all 75 cookies in Cookie Remix first, but these would definitely be number 76.

Recipe Ingredients

Bananas– Use ripe bananas that are starting to brown and mash easily.

Almond flour – Low in carbs and high in healthy fats, binds the cookies together.

Almond butter – A butter alternative that’s a good source of protein and fiber.

Cocoa powder – Delivering that delicious chocolate to the cookie.

Raisins – Natural sweetness delivered in this recipe.

How To Make Whole30 Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl (or bowl of stand mixer), combine the ripe mashed bananas, almond flour, almond butter and cocoa powder. Mix until combined. Stir in the raisins.

Step 2

Drop batter by 1-tablespoon chunks onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Swap the raisins out for a different dried fruit, but check the ingredients first to make sure no sugar has been added.
• Add chopped cashews, pistachio or macadamia nuts, if nuts are your thing. Avoid peanuts if you are following the Whole30 program. For a finely chopped nut, consider running them through a food processor before adding them to the batter.
• Applesauce (plain, with no sugar added!) or shredded apples or carrots would taste great in these, as well.
• Use ripe bananas for this recipe for best results.
• A sprinkling of sea salt would be a tasty addition to these cookies.
• If you are NOT trying to adhere to the Whole30 program, some chocolate chips would be a delicious sweet addition to this recipe.
• Adding a tablespoon of chia seeds to the recipe would be a deliciously healthy and good idea!

Promise me you won’t write these off at first glance, if you know what I mean.

Can I Replace Almond Butter with Peanut Butter

You can absolutely use almond butter and peanut butter interchangeably in cookie recipes. If you stick with creamy natural peanut butter, the two nut butters have very similar consistencies and also similar nutritional values. However! If you are sticking with the Whole30 program, stick with the almond butter (peanuts are not allowed)!

They taste way better than they look and if you are following the Whole30 program, I promise you will be happy to pop a few of these into your mouth when the sugar cravings hit. Especially if you have a sweet tooth like I do. This is a great recipe and I hope you love it as much as my boys and I do!

Other Delicious Healthy Cookie Recipes

If you aren’t following a specific diet plan, but you’re looking for healthier cookies, check out my 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies!

If you are doing Whole30 or have done it recently, please leave a comment letting me know how it’s going or what your experience was with it.

FAQ About Whole30

Low Carb Whole30 Recipes

Healthy Foods For Picky Kids

Knowing you can help your kids get the nutrients they need in more than one form is what we want to help you accomplish! We’ve put together a list of delicious foods that our kids don’t see as healthy but allow them to enjoy eating their fruits and/or vegetables in a snack or breakfast item.

• Healthy Breakfast Cookies aren’t just for breakfast and they are deceptively delicious. Kids will never know how healthy they are!
• Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups – Eliminate artificial and unknown ingredients by making your own homemade fruit roll-ups! This is the ultimate snack food for kids. Great for lunch boxes, too!
• Healthy Breakfast Muffins – Enjoy breakfast the healthy way! These breakfast muffins are beyond delicious plus they’re packed with good stuff.
• No Bake Granola Bars are the perfect snack for little ones. There is something comforting about knowing EXACTLY what goes into your kids’ bodies!

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