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Sunflower Seed Chocolate Cookies are piled on a plate against a wooden deep turquoise background. Photo is from above looking down.
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5 from 3 votes

Sunflower Seed Chocolate Cookies

Sunflower Seed Chocolate Cookies are chocolaty with the surprise of sunflower seeds as another texture.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 160kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dairy free butter softened
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chia seed meal
  • 2 ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¼ cup protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup shelled sunflower seeds

Instructions

  • Cut parchment paper to fit inside a baking sheet.
  • Add dairy free butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix on medium low speed for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix chia seed meal with 6 tablespoons water and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mix together flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • To the butter mixture add vanilla and chia seed egg mixture.  Mix until well blended.
  • Mix in the flour mixture a little at a time.
  • On low speed add chocolate chips and sunflower seeds.
  • Form into 24 round balls and set on the prepared baking sheet about 2" apart.  Flatten to about ½" thick.
  • Bake at 375° for 8 to 9 minutes.
  • After they have cooled keep them in a cool dry place or the refrigerator or the freezer.

Notes

TO FREEZE:
You may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article https://veganinthefreezer.com/preparing-food-for-the-freezer/
They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning. Just put them on a plate for an hour or so and enjoy.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2Cookies | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.2mg