Recipe
I Made Karlie Kloss-Inspired Gluten-Free Lemon Blackberry Cookies and Loved Them
I love Karlie Kloss and everything she promotes: education and girls in STEM, the close bond of family and friends, and most importantly, cookies. Between walking the runways at Fashion Week around the world and apple-picking with her family in Missouri, Karlie bakes vegan and gluten-free treats and prides herself in her adventurous baking endeavors.
In true Karlie fashion, I decided to make vegan, gluten-free cookies. I tried the lemon blackberry "Kookies" to see if these healthy desserts would live up to the hype, or leave me wanting more.
Lemon Blackberry Cookies
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup ground or milled flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium banana mashed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/8 cup honey
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 pound blackberries
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The Verdict
These cookies are healthy for sure, but they're also full of natural goodness. The berry flavor pairs well with the powerful and aromatic lemon to make this cookie a really delectable one. If you like lemons, you'll love the effects of the lemon juice and zest. If you don't like lemons, you might want to add a bit less zest, but the lemon is a balanced flavor and not overpowering.
Possible Changes
The blackberries are a bit big, so your cookie will need to be on the bigger side in order to hold them together. If you want a smaller cookie or a different berry, blueberries work really well. You can also swap in raspberries or other similar berries.
If you don't have honey or prefer not to use it, you can use agave instead. It is a low glycemic ingredient that will provide the necessary sweetness and stickiness.If you don't want to make oat flour, you can purchase it pre-made. However, it takes about a minute or less (depending on what kind of food processor you use), and it's kind of fun, so I'd recommend making it yourself.