Lemons are such a versatile fruit, so why not make some adorable Lemon Chia Cookies that are not only moorish but vegan friendly too.

With lemons a plently at the moment in our household, making them into something sweet is easier than you think.

These Lemon Chia Cookies are so easy to make.

With a quick prep and fast cook time, they are definitely a winner all round. You can whip these beauties up in no time at all .

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We love recipes that still taste sweet but without the added calories and overload of sugar.  Finding these recipes can be tricky sometimes and often the amount of sugar is so miniscule that you might as well call it savoury. This Vegan Lemon Chia Cookie recipe is not only just the amount of sweetness but with the addition of yoghurt, lemon zest and juice is a light kind of healthier shortbread option and great for in-between meal snacks.

Chia seeds have great nutritional value including good fiber content, great plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which have numerous health benefits. They’re also loaded with quality protein.

If you want a lemon beverage to go with your Lemon Chia Cookies, you can try out the Homemade Sugar Free Lemonade drink made with monk fruit sweetener here.

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Lemon Chia Cookies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
 

These shortbread style Vegan Lemon Chia Cookies are simple and quick to make. With a fresh and light lemon flavour with a hint of sweetness these are a lunch box winner.

Course: Lunchbox Ideas, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Australian
Keyword: Almon Meal, chia,, chocchip cookies,, lemon,, vegan
Servings: 9
Calories: 101 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tabs lemon zest
  • 2 tabs lemon juice
  • 3 tabs yoghurt coconut or dairy free
  • 2 tabs chia seeds
  • 3 tabs coconut oil slightly soft
  • 1/3 cup sugar raw or unrefined
Instructions
  1. Combine the almond meal, plain flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and mix well.

  2. Mix all the remaining ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix quickly.

  3. Form into a dough. Add more water if to dry or flour if to wet. Cover and pop into the fridge to rest for 15 minutes.

  4. In a small bow mix 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt to combine.

  5. Cover a tray with baking paper and set aside.

  6. After the dough has rested, grab a small portion of the dough (cookie sized) and roll around like a ball in the palm of your hands to combine.

  7. Lightly roll in the bowl of the sugar and salt mix and then pop onto a tray covered with baking paper. Flatten the ball into a cookie size shape.

  8. Cook in a moderate oven 180 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes.

    Allow to rest for 5 mins then turn out onto a cooling wire rack.

Recipe Notes

 

These biscuits are suitable to freeze (if there are any left) for a couple of month. 😍

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Chia Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About Sonya

Lemon Chia Cookies 3Helloooo, I'm Sonya and I'm one of those late starter's in the exercise department. (but you know you're never too late to start). A retired beauty therapist who likes geeking out in the online world, loves 4-legged fury friends, baking and gardening.