How do I make sunflower seed meal for this recipe?

For this recipe, blend 1 cup of roasted and salted sunflower seeds in a blender until fine crumbles form, which will yield the 3/4 cup needed.

What makes these snickerdoodle cookies gluten-free?

These cookies are gluten-free due to the use of sunflower seed meal, coconut flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch instead of traditional wheat flour.

How are these cookies sweetened without sugar?

The sweetness in these Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies comes from unsweetened applesauce and 1/2 teaspoon of pure stevia powder.

Can I use a different plant-based milk than coconut milk?

Yes, the recipe specifies using 2 tablespoons of coconut milk (not canned) or any other dairy-free milk you prefer.

How should I store leftover Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies?

Once baked and cooled, these cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

KN By: Katrina Nixon

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Beginner-friendly grain-free baking and sweets. Hi! I’m Katrina, home-schooling mother of three amazing daughters. I’m an... Read More

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Six golden-brown Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies, dusted with cinnamon, arranged on a baking sheet, ready to be enjoyed.

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Ingredients You Need for Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

3/4 cup sunflower seed meal
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup tapioca starch
1/4 cup potato starch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon pure stevia powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut milk (not canned), or other dairy-free milk
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup melted coconut oil

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How to Prepare Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the sunflower seed meal, add 1 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds to a blender and blend until fine crumbles form.
Add all the dry ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
Fold in the coconut milk, applesauce, and coconut oil and stir until well mixed.
Place large spoonfuls of dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet to form 6 cookies.
Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.