Vegan Coconut Flour Lentil Cookies (Grain-Free, Oil-Free)
Coconut flour lentil cookies are perfect for breakfast (yes!), or for packing on day trips and into school lunches! The cookies are grain-free, vegan, and easy-to-make, too.
Servings: 21 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup split red lentils rinsed and drained (to remove any debris)
- 1/2 cup nondairy milk (e.g., almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH ground cinnamon and ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lentils and the milk; loosely cover and let stand for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Do not drain.
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, process the soaked lentils and remaining milk in bowl until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients to processor and process until well-blended, stopping to scrape down the bowl several times. Let the cookie dough stand for 3 to 5 minutes to llow the coconut flour to absorb some of the liquid.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 17 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch at the centers.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cool rack. Cool completely.
Notes
Coconut Flour: For best results, lightly spoon the coconut flour to measure (do not pack), or weigh, using a digital kitchen scale.
Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days at cool room temperature, the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Banana Option: If you like, an equal amount of mashed, very ripe banana (about 1 large will equal 1/2 cup mashed) can be used in place of the applesauce. You may want to cut back (slightly) on the coconut sugar (e.g., 2 tablespoons instead of 2-1/2).
Sugar Options: An equal amount of brown sugar or the granulated sweetener of your choice can be used in place of the coconut sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small cookie | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 63.1mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 2.2g