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Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies {GF, Low Cal, Vegan}

May 2, 2016

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan, gluten free cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan & GF cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

I’m so glad it’s Monday because I FINALLY get to share these vibrant Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies with you! I am seriously in love with these cookies. I made my third batch yesterday, you know just to be sure they’re good and all. 😉

After they came out of the oven, I realized there was something wrong though. Not with the cookies, they’re completely decadent and perfect, but with me. There’s something wrong when I don’t want a cookie especially these yummy Lemon Lavender Cookies.

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan & GF cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

I’ve been in denial for two weeks that something’s going on with me respiratory wise. I’ve been coughing, my glands are swollen and my throat has been hurting on and off.

We’ve been having odd weather in Phoenix, 95 one day, 70 the next which always does a number on my allergies so I didn’t put much thought into it. Then Friday it hit me.

I started feeling feverish and noticed some redness in the back of my throat. This weekend I mostly slept, got no work done (ugh) and only ate breakfast on both days.

I fear one of the kiddos (many of them have been sick) at swim lessons passed me something.

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan & GF cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

So…a visit to the doctor may be in order this week. I haven’t gone already because I know they will just give me an antibiotic and that is not something I want in my body as I’m still recovering from these hormone imbalances (by the I promise I’ll give you an update on that soon).

But at this point, I may have no other option. Anyway…back to these gorgeous Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies!

Last month I planted my herb garden and could not wait for my lavender to grow so I could put it in ALL THE BAKED THINGS. It’s so pretty, how could you resist?

Don’t worry, you won’t taste it in the cookies. It’s more like a mild herb flavor in the background.

Lavender

If you don’t have a lavender garden, you can buy dried lavender at health food stores or for under $5 on Amazon. A little goes a long way and it’s worth the investment too because lavender has many health benefits.

  • Bloat Buster – Lavender has antioxidants in it that reduce bad bacteria in the gut that cause bloating. 
  • Reduces Anxiety – Lavender has been shown to lower blood pressure & heart rate. That’s why you often see it in spas. Lord knows I need to relax more!
  • Anti-inflammatory – Lavender oil can reduce itching, redness & swelling.  
  • Phytonutrients – Lavender has phytonutrients which have been shown to prevent disease by fighting free radicals. 

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan & GF cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

These Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are like a shortbread bursting with citrus. I bake them with sprinkles of lemon zest so they get nice and citrus-y. Baking them with fresh lemon zest really brightens the citrus flavor in them and these cookies are only subtly sweet.

I don’t like overly sweet cookies. They’re a turnoff for me, but these Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are spot on! Now if only my throat and lungs would heal up so I could eat all of them. In the meantime, you can eat them for me!

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan & GF cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

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Lemon Lavender Cookies

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan and gluten free cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

Author Skinny Fitalicious
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 140 kcal
Lemon Lavender Cookies
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gluten Free 1 to 1 baking flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp dried lavender finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a nonstick baking sheet.

  2. Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, blend together coconut oil, coconut sugar, salt, baking soda, lemon juice and lavender. Slowly fold flour into the batter by hand to combine. Do not over combine.

  3. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the batter onto the baking sheet. Pat the dough down to form the batter into the shape of a cookie as these will not flatten or rise when they bake. Sprinkle lemon zest over the cookies.
  4. Bake 8-10 minutes until they are slightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer cookies from the baking sheet using a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.

  5. Eat or keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator!

Recipe Notes

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Course Cookie
Cuisine American
Keyword cookie, dairy free, gluten free, healthy, lavender, lemon, low calorie, sugar cookie
Nutrition facts per serving (1cookie)
Calories 140 kcal
Fat 9.1 g
Saturated Fat 7.8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 9.8 mg
Potassium 0 mg
Carbohydrates 14.8 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 3.7 g
Protein 0.6 g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 %
Iron 0 %

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Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are shortbread cookies with a refreshingly light taste. Packed with citrus and lightly sweetened, these Vegan and gluten free cookies are refreshing and subtly sweet. Great for healthy snacking or serving as a dessert. Low calorie only 140 calories each!

Healthy Lemon Lavender Cookies are perfect for warm weather! Packed with citrus, these Vegan, gluten free cookies are light, refreshing and subtly sweet. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    May 2, 2016 at 3:28 am

    YES!!!! You don’t understand how much I love lavender! I finally found some a few weeks ago (and yes I made cookies with them….and will be remaking them for Mother’s Day to give to my momma!) Such an amazing herb!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Good to know I’m not the only one obsessed with it! Your Mom will LOVE.

      Reply
  2. lindsay Cotter says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:28 am

    oh i understand the allergy dilemma. I wish we were neighbors so i could taste test! love lavender. <3 beauty

    p.s. yay for adding in more rice to your diet. <3

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      I know! I found out today I have to go on antibiotics for this respiratory thing. Any gut suggestions so I don’t revert?

      Reply
  3. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:34 am

    I love lavender, but not in food (I wish I liked herbs d’provence). I do love lemon cookies, though.
    I would definitely see a doc!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      I did this morning. It’s strep.

      Reply
  4. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Being sick is no fun, hope you get better ASAP! These look absolutely gorgeous and make the perfect healing comfort food 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you! I can’t wait until I can eat them again. Hopefully now that I have meds it will turn around quickly.

      Reply
  5. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:09 am

    I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well! Hopefully it’s just a little bug that passes soon.

    For some reason I never think to bake with lavender but whenever I’ve had something that has it, I love it! I can imagine these cookies are amazing!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Same here! It wasn’t until I planted some that I thought about. It’s a good constant reminder!

      Reply
  6. Diana @ Live Lean Eat Green says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:56 am

    These are beautiful and sound so delicious!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you thank you!

      Reply
  7. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:02 am

    these look incredible!! i agree, lavender is so delicious in baking. i once had lavender shortbreads and could have died and gone to heaven. I bet these taste just as good!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      They are pretty amazing! Thanks Beverley!

      Reply
  8. rachel @ athleticavocado says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I have never baked with lavender before but These cookies sound amazing! These would go perfect with tea for an afternoon snack 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      You need to Rachel. Life changing!

      Reply
  9. Caroline M @ lifeofendurance says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:59 am

    Lemon and lavender are two of my favorites. Lavender always manages to calm me down too. Cookies + calm Caroline = needs to happen. And sorry about the sickness, it’s the worst. I come from a big family with lots of younger siblings, so I’m convinced being around the sibs and all their little buddies has given me some killer immunity, and luckily I don’t get sick that often anymore. Kiddos are great but they do manage to harbor and spread all sorts of nasty illnesses haha.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      Maybe all the kiddos will give me their colds and I will build up my immune system so that when I’m 80 I’ll never get sick. One can wish, right?

      Reply
  10. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Omg I hope you feel better! EVERYONE is sick or has allergies right now. Guess I got mine out of the way early haha.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Girl, I have strep. I swear you gave me it over the inter-webs!

      Reply
  11. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    I love having dried lavender around my apartment! I had no idea of those health benefits either.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      I love incorporating them into things. They just give an extra hint of something people can’t quite put their finger on.

      Reply
  12. Christine @ Run Plant Based says

    May 3, 2016 at 5:46 am

    These looks wonderful and thanks for the lavender link, I’ve never cooked with it before but am a huge fan of lemon. Hope you feel better soon!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      It gives things a very mild herb hint in the background. I adore it!

      Reply
  13. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Hope you are feeling better Megan!! I have seriously been craving all things lemon lately, these look and sound amazing. And yes the kiddos will give you everything they have. I got so sick my first month of teaching kids, ugh. Hope you feel better soon!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      OMG…so glad it’s not just me. The kids are always coughing and have crazy things coming out of their noses. I feel like I should wear gloves and a face mask, but that would probably scare them. HAHA!

      Reply
  14. Ginger Wroot says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:55 am

    Such great photos! And yes, lemon and lavender pair up so well together! Pinned, and can’t wait to make these!
    –G
    http://gingerwroot.com

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Oh thank you!

      Reply
  15. Erica says

    March 17, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I’m assuming these would turn out just fine if I didn’t use gf flour? Would you advise a specific type?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 17, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      You can try oat flour or even whole wheat flour. I haven’t tried them, but I’m thinking they should work.

      Reply
      • Erica says

        March 23, 2017 at 8:32 am

        I had to add a bit more flour because my mixture with the regular white flour seemed very wet/greasy. I also melted the coconut oil completely. Maybe I should have just softened it? The cookies spread quite a bit while baking and weren’t a lovely shape like yours. Didn’t impact the taste! They were crunchy right out of the oven but became very soft after being stored in a plastic bag. When I would eat one, there would be coconut oil residue on my hands. Not a bad thing, just something I haven’t experienced with a cookie. The flavor was wonderful and refreshing. I had not put a ‘taste’ to the ‘smell’ of lavender before if that makes any sense. My point is you can use regular, white flour and still make these cookies if anyone is wondering.

        Reply
        • Lauren says

          March 7, 2020 at 6:11 pm

          Great taste! I did the same thing I would prob recommend just softening the coconut oil or adding more flour as mine flattened out and conjoined but I had melted the coconut oil since mine was solid.

          Reply
          • Megan says

            March 8, 2020 at 7:20 am

            Glad you liked them! The instructions actually do say the coconut oil should be melted. For baking purposes, it always should be melted or things won’t combine properly.

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