Buckwheat Cookies (Gluten Free)
Chewy, chocolatey gluten-free cookies made with nutrient-rich buckwheat flour and natural sweeteners. A simple, healthy treat perfect for snacks or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
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1/2 cup almond butter (creamy)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon natural vinegar or lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup buckwheat flour (spooned, not scooped)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Optional: melted dark chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, vinegar/lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Add buckwheat flour and baking soda. Mix with hands until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into 12 balls. Place on pan and press into flat circles.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on pan.
- Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Measure buckwheat flour by spooning into the cup for accuracy.
- Cookies will be soft when hot but firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://cleanvegankitchen.com/buckwheat-cookies-gluten-free/