- Easy
- 22 min
- 10 serv.
- 3 synergies
- Fully in season
Small cookies made with almond flour, cinnamon and coconut, with a soft center and lightly toasted edges. They are easy to make and pair beautifully with tea, coffee or as a modest sweet bite in between.
As soon as these cookies come out of the oven, the kitchen smells of warm cinnamon, toasted almond and a hint of coconut. The outside takes on just enough color to become lightly crisp, while the center stays soft and almost marzipan-like. They feel small and refined without becoming heavy, which is exactly what makes them so pleasant with a warm drink or as a quiet sweet pause in the afternoon. Vanilla rounds out the flavor, coconut softens the spice, and every bite stays nutty, tender and gently crisp all at once.
- 10
- min prep
- 12
- min cook
- 22
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Almond flour 
Cinnamon Magnesium + chromium for glycemic balance
Technical: Almond flour contains 270mg magnesium per 100g that activates insulin receptors. Cinnamon provides chromium and MHCP polymers that increase insulin sensitivity. Together they stabilize blood sugar levels more effectively than either alone.
What does this mean for you? Use almond flour with cinnamon in pancakes, muffins or smoothies for stable energy without sugar spikes. Perfect for diabetics or weight loss.
Blood SugarEnergy
Almond flour 
Coconut oil Almond protein + coconut MCTs for sustained energy and satiety
Technical: Almond flour provides plant protein and vitamin E, while coconut oil's MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) are quickly converted to ketones for immediate energy. The combination of slow protein + fast MCT energy provides both immediate and sustained fuel.
What does this mean for you? Almond flour with coconut oil in cookies or pancakes provides more stable energy than regular flour with butter.
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Vanilla extract Cinnamon Vanillin + cinnamaldehyde reduce sugar craving
Technical: Vanillin activates sweet receptors (T1R2/T1R3) without providing calories, increasing perceived sweetness of dishes by 30-40%. Cinnamon's cinnamaldehyde activates AMPK and supports glucose uptake in cells, biochemically reducing sugar cravings. Together they lower the need for added sugar: vanilla makes sweeter (sensory), cinnamon supports glucose balance (metabolic).
What does this mean for you? Add vanilla extract + cinnamon to your coffee, oatmeal or yogurt instead of sugar. Your brain experiences sweetness but your glucose balance stays stable — the smartest way to eat less sugar.
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Ingredients (8)
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Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2 Mix the almond flour, cinnamon, shredded coconut, baking powder and sea salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 3 days in fridge
Tags & Diet
Allergens: Eggs, Nuts