Caution: This is a healthier version of traditional shortbread. It really can’t qualify as a “healthy treat.”
1 cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks, room temperature (+1 T coconut oil, if needed)
½ cup organic granulated sugar
1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup coconut flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor ingredient options: ½ cup finely shredded, unsweetened coconut or zest from ½ to whole lemon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream Earth Balance with the sugar. Slowly stir in the flours and salt until the dough is crumbly. Pat dough in a ball. If it is too dry, add about a tablespoon of coconut oil. Incorporate flavor ingredient into dough. Press the dough evenly into a 9x9” baking dish. Use a fork to poke holes all over the dough. Bake 25-30 minutes until light golden. Cut into small squares while still warm.
Notes: Coconut flour absorbs moisture so you might have to add more Earth Balance or coconut oil. If you don’t want to try coconut flour, just use 2 cups of whole wheat flour. You can substitute granulated sugar for brown or date sugar. Nuts are also a great flavor ingredient. Please note that the small baking dish above was used to make 1/2 this recipe.
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