Vegan carob chip cookies are a delicious treat that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your values. They're made with carob chips, which are a great alternative to chocolate chips.
Carob is a naturally sweet and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with a variety of ingredients. In this recipe, we'll be using carob chips that are specifically designed for baking.
To make these cookies, you'll need to preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is an important step, as it will help the cookies bake evenly and give them a crispy texture.
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Cookies Recipe
To make these chewy cookies, you'll need a mix of gluten-free flours, including sorghum flour, arrowroot starch, and sweet rice flour.
The flours are combined in a ratio of ½ cup each, making a total of 1 ½ cups.
You'll also need some roasted carob powder, but be aware that it's hard to find in Calgary.
To make the cookies, start by preparing a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of freshly ground flax seed with 3 tablespoons of warm water.
Preheat your oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
The ingredients also include coconut oil, coconut sugar, date syrup or unpasteurized honey, and pure vanilla extract.
Here's a breakdown of the ingredients:
- ½ cup sorghum flour
- ½ cup arrowroot starch
- ½ cup sweet rice flour
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon himalayan rock salt
To cream the coconut oil and sugar together, beat them until they are smooth in a stand mixer, or use a food processor.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Vegan carob chip cookies are a treat that's hard to resist, and the key to making them is in the ingredients. Carob powder, a common ingredient in these cookies, can be found in most health food stores or ordered online.
For a rich and creamy texture, smooth almond butter is a must-have. You can substitute it with other types of unsweetened nut butter or seed butter if needed.
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Maple syrup is the sweetener of choice for these cookies, but you can also use agave nectar if you prefer.
Here are some common ingredients used in vegan carob chip cookies:
- Carob powder: a subtle earthy flavor reminiscent of chocolate
- Smooth almond butter: adds richness and acts as a binder
- Maple syrup: sweetener of choice, can be substituted with agave nectar
- Unsweetened carob powder: can be ordered online if not found in local stores
Some recipes use coconut oil, while others use vegan margarine. If you're looking for a specific type of fat, you can choose between these options.
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