Vegan Matcha Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Recipe (Gluten Free Option)

Vegan but love matcha goodies? No problem!

Whip these cookies up, and enjoy the taste of matcha with a texture that beautifully accompanies the green treat.


The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 9-11 minutes

Yield: 24-28 vegan matcha chocolate chip cookies

Cooking Utensils

  • One large bowl

  • Upright mixer - OR - handheld mixer

  • Measuring cups

  • Measuring spoons

  • Baking tray

  • Cooking spray/ parchment paper

  • Oven


Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (170g) vegan butter - OR - 3/4 (156ml) avocado oil

  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar

  • 3/4 cup (150g) white sugar

  • 2 egg replacers portions - OR - 2 tsp of baking soda + 2 tsp white vinegar

    • Equivalent of 2 eggs

    • I used 6 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer + 6 tbsp water

  • 2 tsp vanilla

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour

  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) preferred baking flour

    • Gluten Free Option: Substitute exact amount of gluten free flour + 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (unless your gluten free flour mix already has xanthan gum added)

    • I recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour Blend (no need for extra xanthan gum)

  • 3-4 tbsp culinary-grade matcha

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 cut-up vegan dark chocolate bar

    • I used 1 1/2 cup (175g) of cut-up dark chocolate bar by Camino


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

  2. In a large bowl, mix together 3/4 cup (170g) vegan butter (or alternative), 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar3/4 cup (150g) white sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla

  3. Whisk in 2 tsp baking soda + 2 tsp white vinegar (or alternative)

  4. Stir in until fully combined 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats, 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour, 1 1/2 cups (180g) preferred baking flour, 3-4 tbsp matcha powder, and 1 tsp baking powder

  5. Fold in the cut-up chocolate pieces (around 1 1/2 cups (175g)

  6. Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray

  7. Place golf ball sized portions of dough evenly on baking pan

  8. Bake the cookies in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-11 minutes

  9. Allow the cookies to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before stuffing your face… or don’t lol.

  10. Enjoy!



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