Vegan Cookie Recipes

Traditional cookie recipes typically contain eggs and dairy products. For the lacto-vegetarian who does not consume eggs and the strict vegan who does not consume any animal products, cookies can still be included in the diet. The following vegan cookie recipes are healthy, low fat, low cholesterol and low calorie treats for all to enjoy.

Vegan Cookie Recipes

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

3 c. whole-wheat flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 c. unsweetened applesauce

1/2 c. agave nectar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 c. unsweetened carob chips

¼ c. chopped nuts

¼ c. sunflower seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

In large bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In medium bowl, combine applesauce, agave nectar and vanilla; stir well. Add to dry ingredients. Fold in carob chips, nuts and seeds.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet and flatten with fork. Dip fork in water if it begins to stick to batter. Bake about 12 minutes or until golden.

Servings and Nutrition Information

Makes 48 cookies

Per cookie: 55 Calories, 1 g Protein, 1 g Fat, 12 g Carbohydrate, 0 mg Cholesterol, 19 mg Sodium, .5 g Fiber

Berry Berry Treats

Ingredients

2 c. rolled oats

4 c. fresh berries of choice (frozen can be used; thawed)

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cloves, or to taste

¼ c. arrowroot

½ c. frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8” square baking pan with cooking spray.

Using a blender or food processor, grind oats to coarse powder texture. In a large bowl, combine processed oats with berries, cinnamon, cloves, arrowroot and apple juice concentrate; blend well.

Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Cool and cut into 16 squares.

Servings and Nutrition Information

Makes 16 servings

Per serving: 58 Calories, 1 g Protein, 14 g Carbohydrate, 0 mg Cholesterol, 5 mg Sodium, 3 g Fiber

Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

¼ c. dried prunes

4 tbs. hot water

¼ c. canola oil

¼ c. blackstrap molasses

2/3 c. brown sugar

1/3 c. orange juice

1 tsp. cider vinegar

2 c. unbleached white flour

2/3 c. soy protein isolate

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. ground ginger, or to taste

½ tsp. ground cloves, or to taste

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine prunes and water in blender; blend to thick paste consistency.

In medium bowl, combine prune paste, oil, molasses, sugar, orange juice and vinegar; stir until smooth. In large bowl, combine flour, soy protein, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking powder and salt. Sift dry ingredients gradually into wet prune mixture. Stir until well thoroughly moistened.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with fork. Dip fork in water if batter sticks. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until done.

Servings and Nutrition Information

Makes 2 dozen cookies

Per cookie: 160 Calories, 5 g Protein, 2 g Fat, 25 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Fiber, 130 mg Sodium

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