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Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Gorgeous paleo lemon poppy seed cookies made with a mix of nutritious coconut flour and almond flour then topped with an easy, sweet & zesty lemon glaze. These grain and gluten free lemon cookies are the perfect healthy spring treat that’s dairy free and easily vegan!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Dessert , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the wet ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup melted and cooled coconut oil (or sub melted butter or vegan butter)
  • 1/3 cup organic cane sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract⠀
  • zest from 1 large lemon (about 1 tablespoon lemon zest)
  • For the dry ingredients:
  • 1 cup packed fine blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda⠀
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional for rolling the cookies:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • For the lemon glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar⠀
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more if necessary to thin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: melted and cooled coconut oil, sugar, egg, fresh lemon juice, almond extract & lemon zest. Mix until smooth and combined.
  3. Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, poppyseeds, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. Let dough sit for 5 minutes. Roll into 12 balls. If you want you can roll each ball in a bit of sugar. Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Gently flatten slightly with your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheet.
  4. Make the glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth. place about a 1/2 tablespoon over each cookie. Enjoy! Makes 12 cookies

Notes

  • To make vegan: simply use a 'flax egg' instead of a regular egg in the recipe (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water).
  • To keep paleo: you can use coconut sugar (more paleo-friendly), but just know that it will change the color of the cookies to a golden brown hue and the flavor may slightly change a bit.
  • If you want to skip the frosting, you can, but I think it makes these cookies AMAZING and full of lemon flavor.
  • See the full post for storing & freezing tips.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 147cal (7%) Carbohydrates 13.6g (5%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4.4g (22%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 10.8g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 147cal 7%
Carbohydrates 13.6g 5%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 10.8g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.