Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons (14 g) ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml) water
- 1 cup (256 g) smooth unsweetened sunflower seed butter, well stirred
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) chickpea flour
- 1 cup (80 g) old-fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten free when needed
- 3/4 cup (120 g) hemp hearts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir the ground flaxseed and water in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Add the sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until smooth, scraping the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the chickpea flour, rolled oats, hemp hearts, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until no dry flour remains.
- Let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the flour and oats can hydrate.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, using about 3 level tablespoons each. Roll gently and place 6 portions on each prepared sheet.
- Press each portion into a round about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Smooth any cracked edges with your fingertips.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through if needed, until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer carefully to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
- Stir natural sunflower seed butter thoroughly before measuring so the oil and solids are evenly combined.
- Weigh the chickpea flour when possible. If the dough is crumbly, add water 1 teaspoon at a time; if it remains sticky after resting, add 1 tablespoon chickpea flour.
- Do not taste raw dough because chickpea flour is a raw flour and should be baked before eating.
- Store cooled cookies at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Nutrition is an estimate based on 12 cookies and does not include optional chocolate chips, dried fruit, or other mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan