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By Ela on 20. October, 2022 | 4 Comments . This post may contain affiliate links*. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Tender, moist, sweet almond flour apple pie cookies are the perfect healthy fall treat. They’re loaded with moreish cinnamon apple pie filling over nutrient-dense pumpkin almond flour cookie dough for healthy mini apple pies that are vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, oil-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free!

Truthfully, I never feel the need to wait until fall to enjoy sweet and cozy cinnamon apple pancakes, apple crisp, and caramel apple cheesecake. However, with the addition of almond flour and pumpkin purée in the cookie dough and a jammy apple pie topping, these vegan apple pie cookies are a wonderful, bite-sized fall treat (and equally delicious as an apple pie)!

Regular cookies are often loaded with refined ingredients and empty calories, though, and I’m trying to reduce my consumption of both. Luckily, this apple pie cookie recipe uses ingredients that create great texture and flavor (wonderfully moist and tender with apple pie flavor), are naturally gluten-free and vegan, and create a surprisingly nutrient-packed treat.

In fact, these soft apple cookies contain plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber, several micronutrients, and can be made low-carb, too! I mean, what could be better than healthy bite-sized apple pie cookies? Maybe the fact that this recipe also only requires minimal hands-on prep, too?!

Plus, these healthy cookies are a great addition to fall potlucks and parties, alongside gluten-free, vegan snickerdoodles, gingerbread cookies, raspberry thumbprints, or pumpkin cookies!

The recipe for these vegan apple cookies is made entirely from common pantry staples in most gluten-free and/or vegan baker kitchens. Meaning, you may not even require a trip to the grocery store.

Please read the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, measurements, complete recipe method, and nutritional information.

If the mixture is too sticky, add more almond flour, a spoonful at a time.

Refer to the step-by-step images or video for more guidance. They should look a little like a mini pie crust shape.

To take these apple spice cookies to the next level, drizzle them with some vegan salted caramel sauce when serving. Alternatively, gently warm one in the microwave and serve it with a small scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.

Make ahead: You can prepare the filling three days in advance and the cookie dough 5 days in advance, and store them separately, covered in the fridge. Alternatively, 2-3 months in the freezer for the cookie dough (in plastic wrap) should also work.

Store: Allow the vegan apple cookies to cool and then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two or in the fridge for up to 5 days. The filling will make the cookies soften over time, so they’re best on days one and two.

Freeze: Spread the apple pie cookies across a baking tray, not touching, and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you want one, allow it to thaw on the kitchen counter until ready to enjoy.

Homemade pumpkin purée can have a wetter moisture content than canned purée, so you may need to add an extra spoonful or two of almond flour.

It’s possible to use mashed sweet potato or butternut squash for the closest flavor match, though they may not bake exactly the same. Applesauce is one replacement I use in baking a lot that should work well in this apple cookies recipe. Mashed banana could also work, though the flavor is fairly strong.

I haven’t tried these caramel apple pie cookies with anything other than almond flour. However, cashew flour has similar properties, so should bake similarly. Sunflower seed flour is your best bet for a nut-free version, though the flavor is more robust.

If you try this delicious vegan apple pie cookie recipe, I’d love a comment and ★★★★★ recipe rating below. Also, please don’t forget to tag me in re-creations on Instagram or Facebook with @elavegan #elavegan—I love seeing them.

Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically

looks like much more than 1 apple..re pumpkin puree: is it canned or homemade? thanx in advance.

Hi Dina, no, I used just 1 apple, not more. Used homemade pumpkin puree.

Hello what can i substitute for pumpkin puree it’s sweet potato ok?thank you?

Hi Lucia! Yes, that should be fine! ?

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