Super Easy Chamomile Cookie Recipe

There’s something quietly magical about turning a simple pantry recipe into a moment of calm. These Chamomile Cookies are soft, grounding, and gently floral - the kind of whole-food snack that feels like a deep breath with your tea.

Made with just a handful of nourishing ingredients, they’re naturally sweetened, flourless, and beautifully adaptable. Perfect for an afternoon energy lift, a postpartum snack plate, or a little “food hug” when you need one.

Gather

• 115g ground almonds
• 125g natural smooth peanut butter (runny works best)
• 60g maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground dried chamomile flowers (loose leaf or the contents of a teabag)

To Do

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C.
   
   

2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
   
   

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds, peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), chamomile, and vanilla extract (if using).
   
   

4. Using a spoon, mix everything together by hand until well combined and a soft dough forms.
   
   

5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball using your hands. Repeat - you should end up with around 12 balls.
   
   

6. Place them on the lined tray, spacing evenly apart.
   
   

7. Use a fork to gently press down on each ball to flatten slightly.
   
   

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden around the edges.
   
   

The cookies will still feel soft when you take them out - allow them to cool completely and they’ll firm up beautifully.

Keep

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or keep in the freezer for longer-lasting nourishment.

Get Creative - Play Around

This recipe is a beautiful base to experiment with:

Mix in or top with:

• Dark chocolate chips
• Seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower)
• Chopped nuts
• Dried fruit

Add other spices or botanicals:

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Turmeric
• A pinch of cayenne
• Lavender
• Rose
• Lemon or lime zest

Swap it up:

Replace some peanut butter with tahini

Replace some ground almonds with oat flour

Simple, grounding, and adaptable - whole food snacks for energy and nourishment, whenever you need a little food hug.