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Delicious and Healthy Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies: A Kid-Friendly Recipe

Delicious and Healthy Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies: A Kid-Friendly Recipe

As parents, we always strive to provide the best for our kids, especially when it comes to their diet. With concerns about artificial flavorings, additives, and chemicals in many store-bought treats, it’s no wonder more and more parents are turning to homemade recipes. If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy, and kid-friendly treat that’s plant-based, refined sugar-free, and dye-free, look no further! We have the perfect recipe for you: Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies, crafted by our good friend Crystal from Plant Base Beauty

 

These delightful cookies are made with Nature Restore Organic Strawberry Powder ensuring a natural and vibrant flavor without any artificial ingredients. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how easy it is to make these tasty treats for your little ones.

 

Why Choose This Recipe?

1. Dye-Free and Natural: Many commercial sweets contain artificial dyes and flavorings. This recipe uses Nature Restore Organic Strawberry Powder, which provides a beautiful natural color and flavor without any artificial additives.

2. Healthy Ingredients: The use of almond flour, oat flour, and coconut oil ensures that these cookies are packed with nutrients. They are also refined sugar-free, sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup.

3. Plant-Based Goodness: This recipe is completely plant-based, making it suitable for kids with dairy allergies or those following a vegan diet.

4. Simple and Fun: Baking these cookies is a fun activity you can enjoy with your kids. They’ll love rolling the dough and decorating the cookies with the delicious strawberry frosting.

5. Kid-Approved: The combination of sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors makes these cookies a hit with children. They are perfect for snack time, parties, or as a special treat.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (+1-2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

For the Strawberry Vegan Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting:

Instructions:

Making the Cookies:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix all the cookie ingredients until well combined.
  3. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Flatten each ball with the back of a spoon to form a cookie shape.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the frosting.

Preparing the Frosting:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan yogurt, vegan cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  2. Stir in the Nature Restore Organic Strawberry Powder until well incorporated.
  3. Add the strawberry jam and mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  4. Adjust the sweetness or flavor to taste if needed.
  5. Once the cookies are cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  6. Decorate as desired and enjoy!

Providing healthy, safe, and delicious treats for your kids doesn’t have to be complicated. With this recipe for Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies, you can ensure your little ones are enjoying something both tasty and nutritious. Try baking these cookies with your children and watch their faces light up with joy. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly what’s in their snacks – no artificial flavorings, additives, or chemicals, just pure, wholesome ingredients. Happy baking!

 

Photos and recipe by Crystal from Plant Base Beauty