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Homemade Kale Cookies

Homemade Kale Cookies: Sweet Treats Packed with Goodness

Homemade Kale Cookies are surprisingly sweet and chewy, making them a nutritious and guilt-free snack option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Chopped Kale Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Smooth Almond Butter Choose unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour and baking powder until mixed.
  2. In a food processor, combine chopped kale, smooth almond butter, coconut sugar, cold water, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet kale mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and fold until no dry pockets remain.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 12 balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Flatten each cookie ball with damp fingers and bake for 22 minutes.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for best results. Use fresh kale for optimal flavor.

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