Vegan Lebkuchen

Indulge in the festive flavors of Vegan Lebkuchen, a plant-based twist on the classic German holiday cookie that’s perfectly spiced and irresistibly chewy. This recipe combines warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and orange zest for a delightful burst of flavor. The dough, made with wholesome ingredients like ground almonds and a flaxseed egg, comes together quickly and bakes into tender cookies with a delectable texture. Each cookie is finished with a generous coating of rich vegan dark chocolate, adding a touch of decadence to these holiday treats. Ideal for gifting, sharing, or enjoying with a hot cup of tea, these vegan Lebkuchen are a must-have for your holiday baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams ground almonds
• 150 grams brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 100 grams apple sauce
• 60 milliliters almond milk
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 100 grams dark chocolate, vegan
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 6 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with water to create a flax egg. Mix well and set aside for 5 minutes until it becomes gel-like.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.

Step 4

Add the orange zest and stir well to integrate all the dry ingredients.

Step 5

In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, almond milk, maple syrup, and the prepared flax egg.

Step 6

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. It will be sticky.

Step 7

With slightly wet hands, scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough. Form into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, pressing gently to flatten slightly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until firm to touch.

Step 9

While the cookies are baking, melt the vegan dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in short bursts in a microwave.

Step 10

Once baked, let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the top using a fork.

Step 12

Allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(938.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2992.2

Total Fat 94.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 560.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 499.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 240.0g
Protein 55.9g	0%

Vitamin D 19.8IU	0%
Calcium 691.0mg	0%
Iron 26.0mg	0%
Potassium 1961.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.7%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 65.0%