A Taste of Sunshine – Baking Lemon Chia Cookies
Lemon Chia Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, chia seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix lemon juice, vanilla extract, milk, oil, and sugar until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix until well combined. Let rest 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop dough into 8 pieces on the prepared pan; slightly flatten each.
- Bake 13-15 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar and enjoy!
The kitchen was filled with the refreshing scent of lemons as the cookie dough came together. Mixing almond flour and oat flour with chia seeds, they enjoyed how simple ingredients blended to create something extraordinary. Adding the lemon juice to the mixture released a burst of citrus that was both invigorating and comforting, hinting at the sunny flavours to come. Each ingredient was carefully measured and stirred, giving life to a dough that promised a chewy, flavourful treat.
They let the dough rest, allowing the chia seeds to soften slightly, which would give the cookies a unique texture. The extra few minutes were a small touch, but one that made all the difference. This was a treat meant to savour, and the anticipation only added to the pleasure of baking. The zing of lemon blended beautifully with the subtle vanilla, and as they scooped the dough onto the baking sheet, they could almost taste the cookies' bright, sweet flavours.
The cookies went into the oven, and soon, the gentle warmth filled the kitchen. The aroma was mouth-watering, filling the space with a zesty scent that mingled with the richness of the almond flour. Waiting by the oven, they imagined biting into a cookie with a delicate crunch from the chia seeds and a soft, cake-like centre with just the right balance of sweetness and tart lemon.
When the timer chimed, they pulled out the baking sheet, revealing golden cookies with a rustic charm. Allowing the cookies a few minutes to cool, they dusted each one with a light layer of icing sugar, giving them a delightful finish. The icing sugar sparkled on the cookies like a dusting of snow, and it was all they could do to resist biting into one straight away.
Finally, the cookies were cool enough to taste. The first bite was everything they'd hoped for—soft and chewy, with the bright, tangy flavour of lemon balancing perfectly with the sweetness. The chia seeds added a satisfying crunch, making each bite as unique as it was delicious. The blend of almond and oat flours provided a mild, nutty backdrop that complemented the lemon and made the cookies feel wholesome and nourishing.
Each cookie seemed to capture a piece of sunshine, and as they enjoyed another bite, they were grateful for the simple joy of baking. These lemon chia cookies were more than just a snack—they were a reminder of how a few natural ingredients could create something comforting and delightful.
They set the remaining cookies on a plate, knowing they wouldn’t last long. Whether savoured with tea or as a midday snack, these cookies would bring a bright, happy moment to anyone who tried them. The flavour was unmistakably fresh and homemade, a perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and slightly nutty.
As they finished the last bite, they made a mental note to try this recipe again soon, perhaps with friends or family. These lemon chia cookies were a treat worth sharing, the kind of dessert that lingered in memory long after the last crumb was gone.
