South Dakota Sunflower Seed Cookies

Sunflower seeds are native to North America and have been cultivated as a food crop for thousands of years. They are a nutritious and tasty addition to baked goods like cookies.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 27 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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South Dakota Sunflower Seed Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 27 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1872

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Sunflower Seeds
• 1 cup Oats
• 0.5 cup Almond Meal
• 0.5 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Flaxseed Meal
• 3 tablespoon Water
• 0.25 cup Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grind the sunflower seeds in a food processor until finely ground.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground sunflower seeds, oats, almond meal, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and water together to form a thick paste.
5. Add the flaxseed mixture, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Use a fork to flatten each ball and create a crisscross pattern on top.
8. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 156kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 12g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.