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 Well, the Doc has asked me to go on a gluten-free diet to deal with my inflammation issues.

And I can't live without biscuits/cookies, can I?

So I am on a hunt for good gluten-free recipes - here goes the first one that I tried. These are already a hit with the family.

Chocolate-chip oat cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups oats flour - I always have steel-cut oats handy, so just grind them for 5-10 seconds, to have a rough flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 80g regular salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered jaggery
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tbsp milk (if needed)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 


Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180 degreees C.
Makes 12 cookies.
Credit goes to https://thebigmansworld.com/oat-flour-cookies/ for the original recipe.

Changes to try:
1. Reduce quantity of butter - since the recipe already has almond flour, should need less fat from outside.
2. Try without baking powder/soda, or reduce the quantity.
3. Add flaxseeds, for binding, and for goodness.

@7 March, 2024
Today I tried a variation - replaced chocolate chips with cranberries, and added some ground almonds, pista and flaxseeds. Came out super good.

@23 Sep, 2025
This is now my absolute go-to recipe - the one I almost 2-3 times a month. But there are some minor changes, so sharing the current version here:
  • 1 cup oats flour - I always have steel-cut oats handy, so just grind them for 5-10 seconds, to have a rough flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup cold pressed coconut oil
  • 3/8 cup powdered jaggery (planning to bring it down to 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips/chopped chocolate
  • chopped berries/nuts - anything available at the moment 


Almond flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Husband is a little allergic to oats nowadays, so am planning to try the following recipe next:

Update @Sep 28, 2023
Tried it today, came out amazing. I replaced sugar with jaggery, and used a little less butter than was originally specified.

2¾ cups almond flour
¾ tsp kosher salt (I forgot to add this, let's see if it matters)
½ tsp baking soda
100-120g butter, at room temperature (original recipe had 140g)
1 cup powdered jaggery
1 egg
vanilla
340 grams bittersweet chocolate chips (needless to say, I never measure these, add whatever quantity I feel like)

Makes 16 medium sized cookies.
Bake for 18 minutes at175 degrees Celsius.

Got a bit burnt at 18 minutes, am planning to bake for 15 minutes next time. 
I had also planned to add some crushed nuts but forgot this time. 



Oats cookies with apples - No butter/Oil!

(To be tried next - for me and daughter)
2.5 cups rolled oats - powder coarsely in grinder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp cocoa 
2 medium apples - roughly chop in mixer, no need to peel
2 tbsp water (30 ml)
3 medium eggs - mix yolks first in cookie mix. whisk whites until stiff peaks, and then mix gently at the end
1 tsp vanilla extract
60 g dates/raisins - roughly chopped
a pinch of salt
bake 25 minutes at 180°C



Nov 1, 2023

Almond flour cookies

My new favorite recipe - uses almond flour and maple syrup

2 cups almond flour 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter 
3 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips 

I replaced butter with oil today, will post how they came out.
Update: They came out just fine. But definitely butter is better. :)

Makes 12-13 cookies. 180C, 10-12 minutes



Dec 1, 2023

Amaranth flour cookies

Ingredients:
  • 2 Cup Amaranth flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Cardamom
  • 120 gram Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • 1 cup Carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts
  • chopped1/4 cup Raisins
190 C, 12-15 minutes

Banana Cookies

Ingredients:
  • Almond flour - 1.5 cups
  • Bananas - 1/2 cup mashed bananas (roughly 1.5 bananas)
  • Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
Optional flavours:
  • Vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp Chocolate chips
  • 2-3 tbsp Shredded coconut
  • 2-3 tbsp nuts - Chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds
  • Spices - Cinnamon, Ground ginger, Chai spices or pumpkin pie spices
  • Lemon zest
  • Sea salt
  • Poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
175 C, 13-15 minutes, makes 7 cookies


Almond-Ragi cookies

New recipe @Jan 17, 2024 (Credits: slurrp notification)
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup ragi flour
  • 1/2 cup gur powder - can be reduced to 1/3 cup since there is maple syrup as well.
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
180 degrees
10-15 minutes bake


Came across this apple-based recipe recently - will try out soon!


Seed cookies


Was looking for some seed cookie recipes and came across this one. I changed the flour from wheat to almond to make it gluten free, and reduced the butter a bit. Also, replaced peanut butter with the dark choco peanut butter since I had it at hand, and skipped adding the chocolate chips at the end. Added a LOT of seeds which made me happy :)

  • 50-60g unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup jaggery
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup 60ml smooth regular peanut butter
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp almond flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt - didnt add it since my seeds were mildly salted
  • ⅓ cup 50g chopped walnuts plus extra for topping - skipped it for this time, will add next time
  • ¼ cup 35g pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoon 25g sunflower seeds
  • I simply added approx 1/2 cup of mixed seeds - including flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup chopped dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots - I added 1/4 cup cranberries roughly chopped with knife
  • ⅔ cup 113g dark chocolate chips - skipped
The recipe recommends resting the dough for 30 minutes in fridge before scooping into the baking tray. I made both with and without resting, and it was equally good. 
Bake for 10-12 minutes at 175 C 

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