The Vegan Coconut Almond Cookies are tasty and have 145 kcal per serving. These cookies take 27 minutes to prepare and serve them at holidays, events, feasts, breakfasts, festivals, birthdays, or functions. It contains almond flour, maple syrup, unsweetened shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt, almond extract, baking powder, and unsweetened almond milk. We may pair them with chia pudding, almond milk latte, fruit salad, green tea, vegan vanilla ice cream, date energy balls, oatmeal raisin cookies, or dried apricots. Keep these Vegan Coconut Almond Cookies in the refrigerator for seven days.
STATS:
- Servings: 16 cookies
- Cuisine: American
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Dessert
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Silicone spatula
- Baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Baking paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- Quarter cup melted coconut oil
- 1½ cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Quarter tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- Half tsp. almond extract
INGREDIENT NOTES:
UNSWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT:
- Shredded coconut gives sweetness and a tropical taste. It makes chewy bites and maintains sweetness as well. You may use coconut flakes chopped into smaller pieces as per your preference.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It binds components and gives sweetness to the cookies. Maple syrup holds the dough and includes a caramel-like taste. You may use date syrup as another idea.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We use it to give structure to the cookies. It keeps them soft and tender. Almond flour includes a nutty taste and healthy fats. Cashew flour is a good alternative as well.
COCONUT OIL:
- Coconut oil gives moisture to the recipe. It boosts the coconut taste in the cookies. You may use melted vegan butter as an alternative.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract improves the sweetness and gives warmth to the overall taste. It brings all the components together. Use vanilla bean paste as per your choice.
ALMOND EXTRACT:
- Almond extract gives bakery-style flavor to the cookies. You may use extra vanilla extract if it is not available.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 350°F and place baking paper on the sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, shredded coconut, salt, and baking powder.
- Include almond milk, melted coconut oil, almond extract, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to make a soft cookie dough.
- Add 1½ tbsp. of dough to make a cookie and put them on the sheet.
- Gently flatten the cookies with spoon back and then for 12 minutes.
- Lastly, cool the cookies for 5 minutes then add them to the cooling rack.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Chia Pudding
- Overnight Oats
- Vegan Yogurt Parfait
COFFEE & TEA:
- Almond Milk Latte
- Coconut Cappuccino
- Chai Tea
- Green Tea
- Earl Grey Tea
DESSERT:
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Coconut Sorbet
- Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Vegan Pudding
- Fruit Compote
HOLIDAY:
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- Date Energy Balls
- Almond Biscotti
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Coconut Macaroons
SNACK:
- Mixed Nuts
- Fresh Strawberries
- Dried Apricots
- Dark Chocolate Squares
- Fresh Grapes
TIPS:
- Use ground almond flour, to get the softer texture.
- Cookies firm up during cooling, so avoid overbaking.
- Toast the shredded coconut before mixing.
- Cool the cookies properly before storing to keep the texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the cookies in the vessel for seven days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze the recipe for 90 days.
FAQs:
Can I utilize sweetened coconut?
- Yes, but the cookies will get extra sweet.
Should I replace almond flour?
- Use cashew flour as a substitute in the recipe.
Do the cookies contain gluten?
- Yes, all the components are naturally gluten-free.
Why are my cookies falling apart?
- Include an extra tbsp of vegan milk to avoid dry dough.
Can I include chocolate chips?
- You may use vegan chocolate chips to make the cookies delicious.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 4 grams
Total Carbs: 11 grams
Fiber: 3 g
Potassium: 115 g
Fat: 10 g
Calories: 145 kcal
Iron: 1.1 grams
Calcium: 55 g
Sodium: 70 grams
Net Carbs: 8 g
Vitamin A: 5 IU
