3 Ingredient Lemon Cookies
Our 3 Ingredient Lemon Cookies recipe is simple to make and has nutrient rich ingredients for kids!
3 Ingredient Lemon Cookies are a good source of protein, healthy fat, and fiber. Combining these nutrients help keep your child full and nourished until the next meal/snack. This recipe features lemon, almond flour and maple syrup. These foods are a great source of potassium, antioxidants, zinc and can promote a healthy gut, prevent constipation, and support the immune system.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 cup of almond flour
¼ cup of maple syrup
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Materials
Citrus zester or cheese grater
Lemon squeezer
Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Directions
Zest and juice 1 lemon
Combine almond flour, maple syrup, zest and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir by hand well.
Form dough into a ball and wrap. Freeze the dough for 10 minutes.
While the dough is in the freezer, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Scoop dough into about 12 small balls.
Press with a fork a criss-cross pattern for each cookie.
Bake for 9-12 minutes
Let the cookies cool down and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 Servings
Serving size: 2 cookies
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 70 | Protein: 2 grams | Fiber: 2 grams | Carbohydrates: 12 grams | Fat: 2 grams | Sugar: 8 grams
