Amaranth Orange Cookies are wholesome treats made using amaranth flour and fresh orange juice, which gives them a refreshing citrus flavor. Unlike regular cookies made with refined flour, these cookies are nutrient-rich, chewy, and perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
What is Amaranth Flour?
Amaranth flour is prepared by grinding the tiny seeds of the amaranth plant. It is widely known for its high protein content, calcium, fiber, and natural antioxidants, making it an excellent alternative to refined flours. This flour is also naturally gluten-free, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions.
Inspiration Behind the Recipe
This recipe is adapted from Vitacost’s Amaranth Lemon Cookies. To create a different flavor profile, I substituted lemon juice and zest with orange juice and zest, which adds a zesty sweetness and a refreshing aroma. The original recipe uses eggs, but I have developed an eggless version so that it can be enjoyed by vegetarians as well.
Taste and Texture
These cookies have a chewy texture with a light citrusy burst from the orange. While they don’t replicate the exact taste of traditional maida (refined flour) cookies, they stand out as a healthy and satisfying alternative, especially for kids and anyone looking for nutrient-packed snacks.
Why Choose Amaranth Orange Cookies?
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Eggless and vegetarian – suitable for all diets
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Packed with nutrition – rich in proteins, calcium, and antioxidants
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Naturally gluten-free – a healthier alternative to refined flour
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Guilt-free indulgence – perfect for kids and adults alike
Final Thoughts
Amaranth Orange Cookies are a wonderful blend of health and flavour, offering a chewy, citrus-filled bite that you can enjoy without guilt. Whether for tea-time, school snack boxes, or a wholesome dessert, these cookies make a nourishing choice for the whole family.
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Amaranth Orange Cookies
Equipment
- OTG
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup Amaranth flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Arrowroot powder gel (Substitute for 1 egg)
- 2 tbsp Arrowroot powder
- 3 tbsp Water
Wet ingredients
- 1/8 cup Desiccated coconut
- 1/8 cup Orange juice
- 1/8 cup Coconut oil
- 1/8 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Orange zest
- 1/2 cup Cane sugar Sugar – 1/8 cup
Instructions
Arrowroot mix
- Mix two tablespoon of corn flour with 3 tbsp of water. This is the substitute for one egg. We can also use flax seed gel as a substitute for egg. Keep it aside.
Orange zest
- Grate the orange skin without white part. This gives nice aroma and fragrance to the cookies. Orange zest is ready and keep it aside.
Wet ingredients
- Take a bowl and add desiccated coconut, orange juice, coconut oil, water, orange zest. Mix well.
- Now add the arrowroot power mix and cane sugar/powdered sugar. Wet ingredients mix is ready.
Dry ingredients
- Now take another bowl, sift all the dry ingredients.
- First add arrowroot powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sift everything well.
Final step
- To the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients in it and mix it with the spatula.
- Donot give pressure to knead the dough. Just bring everything together.
- Grease the baking tray with parchment paper or butter paper.
- Now take small balls, flatten it on your hands and give impression with the fork.
- Arrange it on the tray.
- Pre heat the oven at 170 degree celsius and bake it at 170 degree celsius for 14 minutes.
- I placed the tray on the top rack for 7 min and bottom rack for another 7 min.
- The temperature and the timing will vary from oven to oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool and store it in an air-tight container.
- Serve with hot tea and coffee.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Arrowroot mix
- Mix two tablespoon of corn flour with 3 tbsp of water. This is the substitute for one egg. We can also use flax seed gel as a substitute for egg. Keep it aside.
Orange zest
- Grate the orange skin without white part. This gives nice aroma and fragrance to the cookies. Orange zest is ready and keep it aside.
Wet ingredients
- Take a bowl and add desiccated coconut, orange juice, coconut oil, water, orange zest. Mix well.
- Now add the arrowroot power mix and cane sugar/powdered sugar. Wet ingredients mix is ready.
Dry ingredients
- Now take another bowl, sift all the dry ingredients.
- First add arrowroot powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sift everything well.
Final step
- To the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients in it and mix it with the spatula.
- Donot give pressure to knead the dough. Just bring everything together.
- Grease the baking tray with parchment paper or butter paper.
- Now take small balls, flatten it on your hands and give impression with the fork.
- Arrange it on the tray.
- Pre heat the oven at 170 degree celsius and bake it at 170 degree celsius for 14 minutes.
- I placed the tray on the top rack for 7 min and bottom rack for another 7 min.
- The temperature and the timing will vary from oven to oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool and store it in an air-tight container.
- Serve with hot tea and coffee.
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Love these melt in cookies!
Thank you Megala, easy to make and guilt free cookies.
These gluten free cookies look just look so tempting. While I do occasionally bake with amaranth flour, I’ve not used the arrowroot mix to replace egg. Interesting and would love to try it. orange flavored cookies are so delicious.
Thank you so much di 🙂
I have never tried baking with amaranth flour.Orange flavoured cookies look delicious.
Thank you