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Orange cookies with chickpea flour and oats, an easy recipe to accompany the snack

7 January, 2024

Orange cookies with chickpea flour and oats, an easy recipe to accompany the snack

A recipe that all cookie lovers will like. They are crispy, with a golden color and a lot of orange flavor thanks to the zest. It is important to only use the orange part of the skin, since the rest can become bitter. Easy to make and with ingredients that you probably already have in the pantry, they are perfect for a snack, as a snack to share and even to give as a gift to a friend.

Easy orange cookies with chickpea

Whether you are new to vegan baking or just want a different preparation, this is a great recipe to start with. They are cookies that always turn out well. They can also be dipped in dark chocolate for a more sophisticated finish that resembles that of bakeries. In an airtight container, they keep for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

For 10 units

     Chickpea flour 60 g

     Ground oats 30 g

     Wholemeal flour 30 g

     Grated coconut 20 g

     Natural peanut butter 20 ml

     Orange juice and zest 1

     Brown sugar 10 g

     Vanilla essence 1 teaspoon

     Water required amount

     Sunflower oil 20 ml

     pinch salt

     Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon (optional)

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How to make orange cookies with chickpea flour and oats

Difficulty: Easy

     Total time 25 m

     Preparation 15 m

     Cooking 10 m

Turn on the oven at 180 ºC.

In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: chickpea flour, ground oats, whole wheat flour, grated coconut, sugar, baking powder and orange zest. To integrate. Then add the liquids: sunflower oil, orange juice, vanilla essence, peanut butter and water. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. With the help of a wooden spoon, mix and finish integrating everything by hand.

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With your hands or a tablespoon, form the dough into 8 to 10 balls and place on a baking sheet lined with kitchen paper or silpat. Depending on the size, the number of cookies will be. Flatten each ball with a floured or slightly damp fork.

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Cook for 10 minutes until lightly golden on the base. Leave the cookies on the tray for a minute and transfer to a cooling rack before serving, so they will have more body.

What to accompany orange cookies with chickpea flour and oats

Traditional italian orange cookies

These orange cookies, in addition to being vegan and rich in citrus flavor, can be accompanied by an Espresso coffee or a latte, a chai tea or a “Starbucks-style” mocca frappuccino. Before storing, let them cool completely on a rack before transferring them to an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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