Mediterranean Diet Vegan Matcha Cookies that are also gluten free.
This is a healthier cookie recipe that is also gluten free.
Mediterranean Diet Vegan Matcha Cookies
Mediterranean Diet Vegan Matcha Cookies
This matcha cookie recipe is a simple and more healthy recipe/
I like that there are just six ingredients in this recipe!
Did you try my recipe for Mediterranean diet and vegan chocolate cookies?
That cookie recipe is for a chocolate cookie that is also made with black beans.
This cookie recipe is a bit more simple than that cookie as this recipe has six simple ingredients in it.
Confused about which vegan milk is the best to use in your recipe?
Here is what you need to know about choosing the right vegan milk..
These Matcha cookies are for anyone asking can all matcha powder be used for baking with.
Matcha powder is what results when a certain Asian green tea leaf has been ground up.
Because it has been ground up, Matcha powder is not for the normal tea bag kind of tea.
There are different grades of Matcha.
The culinary grade of matcha is a more affordable grade of matcha powder.
Culinary grade matcha tea powder is suitable for this recipe.
You may be wondering what does matcha tea do for you.
When consumed in moderation, matcha tea can be beneficial.
Matcha tea contains antioxidants and has been linked to health benefits such as fighting heart disease and controlling diabetes.
Matcha powder is used in this recipe for a couple of reasons.
The matcha that is added to this recipe adds color and a bit of flavor to these cookies.
It also added a bit of nutrients that are associated with the benefits mentioned above.
Mediterranean Diet Vegan Matcha Cookies
Tips for making this recipe for matcha cookies.
I mentioned above that the culinary grade of matcha powder should work fine in this recipe. Feel free to use the grade of matcha of your choice.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Because of the green color of these cookies, it may be hard to determine when these cookies are done baking. However, these cookies should not be overbaked so I suggest that you allow these to bake no longer than 12 minutes and allow them to cool on the baking sheet at room temperature.
- This recipe calls for using almond flour. I suggest that you use a blanched almond flour for best results.
- I have also added dark chocolate chips to this recipe for a bit of flavor. This is an optional ingredient that you are welcome to omit or substitute something else for.
This recipe is for anyone asking what snacks can I eat on the Mediterranean diet.
These matcha cookies are just one of many great snack ideas that I have posted.
While many of my recipes are vegan or Mediterranean diet friendly, this is a recipe that is friendly to both diets.
Here is how to keep this recipe friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
Using a vegetable oil or canola oil as your fat choice is a good idea.
Also, eating these cookies in moderation, just as with anything else in the Mediterranean diet, is important as well.
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How to store Matcha cookies.
These cookies should be stored in an air tight container. If properly stored in a refrigerator, they should keep for four to five days.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Vegan Apple and Oatmeal Cookies.
- Homemade Vegan Raspberry Crumble.
- Vegan Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies.
- How to make a Mediterranean Diet Charcuterie Board.
- Make a Vegan Matcha Latte.
- Easy Dairy Free Rice Pudding.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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A few notes about these vegan matcha cookies.
These cookies should not be over-baked.
I suggest that you bake these cookies for no longer than 12 minutes and then allow them to cool on the baking sheet that they have baked on to get hard.
Keep these cookies vegan and/or Mediterranean diet friendly.
Use vegetable or canola oil, maple syrup, and almond flour to keep this recipe friendly to both diets. Also, read the labels on the ingredients that you are using to be sure that they work for you.
Ingredients needed to make Mediterranean diet vegan matcha cookies.
- Almond Flour- 2 cups (blanched).
- Matcha powder- 2 teaspoons.
- Baking Soda- ½ teaspoon.
- Baking Powder- 1 teaspoon.
- Maple Syrup- 2 tablespoons.
- Vegetable Oil- ¼ cup.
- Optional- vegan dark chocolate chips- ¼ to ½ cup.
How to make Vegan Mediterranean diet matcha cookies.
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, use a whisk or a fork to mix together the almond flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Then stir in the maple syrup and vegetable oil. Do not over-mix, mix until just blended. Then fold in the chocolate chips wit ha spatula.
- Use a scoop or spoon to scoop out each cookie, roll the cookie dough into a ball, and then flatten it on to the cookie sheet. Top with additional chocolate chips or course salt as desired. Bake for 12 minutes and remove the cookies from the oven. Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet where they will harden.
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Mediterranean Diet Vegan Matcha Cookies, a simple and healthier gluten free cookie recipe with just six ingredients.
Mediterranean Diet Vegan Matcha Cookies
Ingredients
- Almond Flour– 2 cups blanched.
- Matcha powder– 2 teaspoons.
- Baking Soda– ½ teaspoon.
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
- Maple Syrup– 2 tablespoons.
- Vegetable Oil– ¼ cup.
- Optional- vegan dark chocolate chips– ¼ to ½ cup.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, use a whisk or a fork to mix together the almond flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Then stir in the maple syrup and vegetable oil. Do not over-mix, mix until just blended. Then fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Use a scoop or spoon to scoop out each cookie, roll the cookie dough into a ball, and then flatten it on to the cookie sheet. Top with additional chocolate chips or course salt as desired. Bake for 12 minutes and remove the cookies from the oven. Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet where they will harden.
Recipe Notes
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