Vegan Lemon Cookies

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Vegan Lemon Cookies
45 min.
8
207kcal
91.66%sweetness
22.1%saltiness
15.1%sourness
10.28%bitterness
11.74%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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These vegan lemon cookies are the perfect dessert for anyone looking for a sweet treat that is both delicious and dairy-free. With a soft and fluffy texture, these cookies are packed with a burst of lemon flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of applesauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest creates a refreshing and tangy taste, while the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup and sugar adds a delightful contrast. These cookies are not only vegan but also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps and basic ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you are following a vegan diet or simply looking for a new cookie recipe to try, these vegan lemon cookies are sure to impress. They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still being a healthier alternative to traditional cookies. So, if you're ready to indulge in a delicious and guilt-free treat, whip up a batch of these vegan lemon cookies today and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup applesauce mixed with ½ teaspoon baking powder (used as egg replacement)
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups flour 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • 0.5  lemon zest (more if you prefer)
  • tablespoon maple syrup 
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • servings extra sugar to coat cookies prior to baking 
  • 0.5 cup sugar raw (also called sugar)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.N a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and sift.In a small bowl, mix the applesauce and baking powder together.
  2. Mix the remaining wet ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl and add the applesauce mixture to it. Stir well.Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, a little at a time until combined.Form the dough into a large ball.
  3. Add about 1/4 cup sugar (add more as needed) into a shallow bowl.Form small balls from the dough, about 1-1/2-inch in diameter.
  4. Roll the cookies in the sugar to coat.
  5. Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten them a little with your fingers.
  6. Bake for 7-9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories207kcal
Protein13.27%
Fat19.16%
Carbs67.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.94
Glycemic Load
13.55
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.0013043478261%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Taste

Sweetness:
91.66%
Saltiness:
22.1%
Sourness:
15.1%
Bitterness:
10.28%
Savoriness:
11.74%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:206.77kcal
10.34%
Fat:4.36g
6.7%
Saturated Fat:0.74g
4.62%
Carbohydrates:34.54g
11.51%
Net Carbohydrates:33.8g
12.29%
Sugar:15.73g
17.48%
Cholesterol:44.87mg
14.96%
Sodium:277.6mg
12.07%
Protein:6.79g
13.57%
Selenium:17.97µg
25.67%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.83%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.6%
Folate:53.12µg
13.28%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.5%
Iron:1.44mg
7.99%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.17%
Phosphorus:63.13mg
6.31%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.6%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.04%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.72%
Calcium:34.02mg
3.4%
Fiber:0.75g
2.98%
Magnesium:11.2mg
2.8%
Potassium:95.25mg
2.72%
Copper:0.05mg
2.59%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.2%
Vitamin K:2.1µg
2%
Vitamin A:96.78IU
1.94%
Vitamin C:1.27mg
1.54%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.15%
Source:Foodista