Making CHEAP Vegan Desserts that TASTE AMAZING (and will save you money)

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour adds protein and healthy fats.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.

In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup plant-based milk, and 1/4 cup maple syrup to the wet mixture and stir until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup oats until evenly distributed.

Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

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