Vegan Spinach Soft Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, subtly sweet vegan cookies with fresh spinach for vibrant color and a nutritious boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
07 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
12 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine spinach, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut sugar in a large bowl until well combined.
04 - Pour the green wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit if desired.
06 - Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
08 - Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get to tell people they just ate vegetables for dessert
- The vibrant green color makes them instant conversation starters
02 -
- The green color will deepen slightly during baking but remains surprisingly vibrant
- Letting them cool completely on the baking sheet helps them set properly without falling apart
03 -
- If your blender struggles with the spinach, add just a tablespoon of water to help it along
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily than cold ones