– 1 cup buckwheat flour
– 1 cup rolled oats
– ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened)
– 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
– ½ cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or dried fruits
Creating Apple & Buckwheat Cookies is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Gather Ingredients: Measure out all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth process.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine buckwheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Incorporate Wet into Dry: Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Add Apples: Gently fold in chopped apples and any optional nuts or dried fruits.
7. Scoop the Dough: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will guide you in creating these wholesome cookies effortlessly!