Turtle-Shaped Vegan Matcha Cookies
Turtle-Shaped Vegan Matcha Cookies are a delightful blend of health and fun. These adorable cookies not only capture the imagination with their charming turtle design but also pack a nutritious punch with wholesome ingredients like tahini and matcha. Perfect for parties, kids’ snacks, or cozy afternoons at home, they are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. The easy preparation process makes them accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy these playful treats that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1–2 teaspoons ceremonial grade matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in oat flour, almond flour, and baking powder; mix until a dough forms. Adjust with more oat flour if necessary.
- Divide the dough; incorporate matcha into two-thirds of it.
- Shape cookies by rolling matcha dough into balls and adding pieces of plain dough for heads, legs, and tails.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg