🍪 Mediterranean No-Sugar Pistachio Cookies
🌿 Description
These Mediterranean pistachio cookies are naturally sweetened, rich with roasted pistachios, and delicately scented with olive oil and citrus. They’re lightly crisp on the outside, tender inside, and perfect with coffee or tea. Made without refined sugar or flour, they’re a healthier treat that everyone ends up loving—kids and adults alike.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~14–16 cookies)
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1 cup unsalted pistachios (raw or lightly roasted)
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1 cup almond flour
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2 large egg whites
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3–4 tbsp natural sweetener
(date syrup, honey, or monk fruit – to taste) -
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tsp orange or lemon zest
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of sea salt
Optional topping: crushed pistachios or slivered almonds
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Finely grind pistachios in a food processor until crumb-like (don’t over-blend).
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In a bowl, mix ground pistachios, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy (not stiff).
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Add olive oil, sweetener, vanilla, and citrus zest to the egg whites.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and gently flatten.
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Sprinkle with crushed pistachios if desired.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
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Cool completely—cookies firm up as they cool.
🌞 Serving Suggestions
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Enjoy with Arabic coffee, green tea, or Turkish coffee
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Serve chilled for a chewier texture
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Drizzle lightly with extra date syrup for special occasions
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these cookies completely sugar-free?
A: Yes—no refined sugar. Sweetness comes from natural Mediterranean sweeteners like date syrup or monk fruit.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: Yes! Replace egg whites with 3 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea water), whipped lightly.
Q: Are these gluten-free?
A: Absolutely—no wheat or refined flour used.
Q: How should I store them?
A: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or refrigerate for 10 days.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes! Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.
