This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bobβs Red Mill.
Celebrate the Spring with a batch of Paleo Strawberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies that are gluten-free, vegan, and grain-free! A fruity dessert recipe you'll be baking up beyond the season!
Strawberries! That early spring berry that I started seeing in the stores at the end of February! Was that earlier than usual? I think so. As long as they're on sale, why pass up the opportunity? It's funny, but during the spring I always feel the need to bake even more. Yes, it's starting to get warmer, but all the produce starts to come out in abundance and the fruitiness of what's to come can be smelled a mile from the grocery.
All those sweet and fruity treat ideas start popping up in my head...I just can't help it! Cookies or a quick bread are always my go-tos for getting back into the swing of baking. They never fail me and I hadn't baked much since the new year, so I knew cookies or a sweet bread would help dust off the baking gears. As you can see, I decided on some cookies, strawberry coconut thumbprint cookies that is! I was really craving something coconut and after seeing strawberries everywhere, I thought I'd combine the two in a beautiful fruity arranged marriage!
I even went so far as to test out a new-to-me flour. Bob's Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour! It's a combo of almond flour, arrowroot starch, organic coconut flour, and tapioca flour that's formulated to take any of the iffy guess-work out of paleo and grain-free baking. Bonus? It smells really good! Is that weird? Well, it's true and it tastes delicious so I guess that's just a double win!
I made the cookie part out of the Paleo Baking Flour, shredded coconut, and coconut oil so it would be super coconutty! Then I made a makeshift quick strawberry jam with some mashed strawberries and agar agar powder to gel it up a bit. Drizzled with a super easy glaze to tie it all together and boy...these strawberry coconut thumbprint cookies were heaven! Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, and vegan? O yes, we're going to have a very happy spring!
Paleo Strawberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Paleo Strawberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Celebrate the Spring with a batch of Paleo Strawberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies that are gluten-free, vegan, and grain-free! A fruity dessert recipe you'll be baking up beyond the season! ad
- Yield: 9 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Strawberry Jam:
- 1 Cup Strawberries
- 2 TB Erythritol
- 1 Tsp Agar Powder
- Cookie Dough:
- 1 Cup Bob's Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- ΒΌ Cup Erythritol
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 3 TB Coconut Oil
- ΒΌ Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- Icing Drizzle:
- Β½ Cup Powdered Erythritol
- 3 Tsp Water
- Extra Shredded Coconut (to top)
Instructions
- In a bowl, heat in the microwave until you can easily mash the strawberries and mix in the agar and erythritol. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until slightly gelled.
- Preheat the oven to 375Β°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all the cookie dough ingredients mix and knead together with your hands.
- Prepare a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- With the cookie dough, form 9 balls (about 1 Β½ tablespoons each) and spread them out on the lined baking sheet. Press them down a bit to flatten.
- Bake the cookies in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and press the center down with your thumb to make an imprint.
- Fill each imprint with about 1 tsp of the strawberry jam and then place bake in the oven to bake for another 8-10 minutes.
- To make the icing drizzle, just combine the powdered erythritol and water. Mix well and pour into a small plastic bag, cutting one of the corners for easy drizzle squeezing.
- Once the cookies are done baking and have cooled a bit, drizzle on the icing and sprinkle one extra shredded coconut if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
These smell and taste so buttery and delicious! Perfectly sweet and satisfying for a little afternoon pick-me-up. Strawberry and coconut are definitely going to be a new favorite combo of mine! So, are you ready for some spring cookie baking yet? Why don't we all start with these strawberry coconut thumbprint cookies, deal?
So tell me:
+ What's your favorite thing to bake in the Spring?
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Amber Harrop
Rebecca thank you so much for allowing me to use this gorgeous recipe in my round up and just to let you know I have also listed you as one of my top 5 gluten free bloggers in my gluten- free guide π I have always loved your recipes and am delighted to reccommed you
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Nina (Eat Allergy Safe Blog)
These look so yummy! Going have to give these a go, but a nut free version π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Emily
They look like spring flowers, so beautiful and must be delicious, right? I love it! Thanks your photos and recipe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally Spring!
Create With Joy
Rebecca your recipes always look SO amazing - want to come cook for me?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I'd love too π
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
These sound amazing! I can't wait to make them, Pinned π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Joyce
This recipe looks amazing and the photos are amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thank you!
Cristina
They look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks.
Miz Helen
Your Strawberry Cookies will be awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They already are.
kimmythevegan
Ohhhh I love Bob's Red Mill. They always have such fun gluten free goodies for people like us =)
I haven't seen this flour, but am happy to try out anything they make.
These cookies are so fun! They just rolled out fresh strawberries at the market recently and I have been loving every minute of it. We've been eating a lot of strawberry parfaits. Yum. These cookies look delicious.
I think my favourite spring baking adventure is anything with rhubarb (which combines perfectly with strawberries!).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I can't wait till the fresh rhubarb appears!
Mel
I love cookies and your strawberry version looks phenomenal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Farrah
My favorite desserts always have fruit in em'--they just make everything better! π These look super amazing! <3 I love the combo of strawberry + coconut!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can't beat that natural sweetness!
Shandy
These look very yummy!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Robbie Cheadle
These look delightful.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Mrs Mummy Harris
Oh wow these look amaaaaaaaaaazing!!! definitely gonna have to try these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!
Laura
Ooo yes I bought a bunch of strawberries at Sprouts this week bc they're on sale! These are so great...and healthy enough for breakfast right?! ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'd say so π Since breakfast cookies are a thing, why not make them thumbprint cookies too π Extra fruit!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
WHAAAA?!? I didn't know Bob's had a paleo baking mix!!! HALLELUJAH! Girl, you know I love me some good paleo recipes - you totally knocked this out of the park. These sweet treats looks A-MAZING!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I KNOW you will love this one! Haha! Thanks, Chrissa!
Hope
These are so cute! Love the strawberry and coconut combo and sugar free too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is a winning combo!
Michelle | A Latte Food
These look so incredible! I love Bob's Red Mill products!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too!
Kristen R.
Those fresh strawberries look so good! Perfect for the season. Thanks for the share!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Id's say so!
Danielle Green
These look absolutely amazing and so perfect for spring!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thank you!
Alyssa Mosher
Paleo and looks delicious! Thank you for sharing. Very nice pictures as well.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thanks!
Honest Mum
So dreamy x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
LOVE strawberry coconut!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I'm loving the idea of coconut with strawberries in a thumbprint cookie. You are making me crave something sweet and I haven't even had dinner yet. If only I could reach in for one. Stumbled, yummed and pinned.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well just the thing to end the night with after dinner π
nadia
How yummy do they look π I've been meaning to make thumbprint cookies for the longest time! Your version looks amazing and I love that they're vegan and gluten-free π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thumbprints always bring the smiles out π
Michelle
I love thumbprint cookies but the GF recipes I have tried were too heavy in texture. These sound wonderful. I will be giving this paleo flour a try (thank you Bob's Red Mill!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These will please!
STEPHANIE ABBOTT
Yum! Adding to my Pinterest queue.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great!
Tazim
My favourite thing to bake in spring? Hmm...maybe cookies and things I can take with me on picnics or drives.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Staying stocked on the goods for travel is great π
Chelsea @ Chelsea Be Healthy
Oh my goodness these look delicious!! I'm going to have to give them a try!! Thank you so much for the yummy recipe!!
Bob's redmill is the best!
My favorite thing to bake in the Spring is probably different muffins! Especially strawberry or blueberry ones! So refreshing, fluffy and delicious! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can never go wrong with a fresh home-baked muffin π
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I'm so excited that I'm not allergic to any of the ingredients in these cookies! I'm on a huge strawberry kick right now, so this is perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Strawberries FTW!
Uma Srinivas
Liked your recipe:) this is my next cookie!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Amanda
These are so good... thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Chandice Probst
What a fun and fresh cookie recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea, thanks!
Karly
Holy delicious. These look SO fresh and bright and delicious! Neeeed to add these to my to-do list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can't argue there π
Melissa Stadler
I am excited to try these out. I actually have that flour sitting in my baking cabinet so I am going to bake them this week. Thanks for the great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect timing then! xo
Mary
I love making thumbprint cookies, but I usually only make them for the holiday season. Great recipe Rebecca π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are 365 cookies π
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
What great flavor combos! Looks incredibly good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Nico @ yumsome
Even though I don't have any issues with gluten or sugar, and I don't do paleo, I have to admit that these do look good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These cookies are fit for everyone!
Lydia B
Paleo, gluten free, vegan and strawberries! Now that is my kind of cookie! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes!
Gluten Free With Emily
Yum! They look delicous!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Roseann Hampton
Wow, I didn't know Bob's made a Paleo baking mix! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's a great new one to try!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
Those thumbprints look scrumptious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Casey the College Celiac
Love how simple the ingredient list is...and I'm always a sucker for strawberries, especially as spring weather is getting closer!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It SHOULD already be here...haha, I need summer weather though, regardless!
Whitney Mullennex
These look so good! My favorite thing to bake in the springtime is strawberry rhubarb cobbler. Maybe I could incorporate rhubarb into this recipe somehow! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Make some of my rhubarb recipes!
Sally Farrington
Oh. Man. Those look so delish. I need to go to the grocery tomorrow. I'll be buying these ingredients!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I'm glad! Let me know if you do!
Kelly @ TastingPage
I haven't had a thumbprint cookie in too long - because most are too unhealthy, but you're will get me back in the game!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These have that naturally fruity nutrition π
Prasanna Hede
These are so gorgeous! Perfect , I need to get strawberries to make some!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Or use frozen π
Kaitlyn
Oh my goodness these look so delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com
These cookies would look lovely on an afternoon tea cookie display. I definitely have to look for this new paleo flour you used because I haven't seen it here yet.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They would be perfect with some tea!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes
OMG! How cute are these little guys? Strawberry and coconut are such a delicious pairing! Can't wait to give them a try π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are a new favorite combo!
ZoΓ«
This looks super yummy! Thank you on behalf of all vegans ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Couldn't make a cookie any other way!
Marly
This checks ALL the boxes!! Vegan, Gluten-free, Paleo, Delicious! That last one's my favorite. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Thanks, Marly!
Raia Todd
Those look SO good! I can't wait to try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Platter Talk
It's hard to believe that strawberry season is only a couple months away! Looking forward to trying these beautiful cookies out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are one perfect berry!
Karissa
Oh my! Mouth watering! These cookies look so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
These look delicious! My kiddos love thumbprints and I know these would be a huge hit. Love that pretty icing drizzle over the top too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Thank you, Emily!
Jessica Rush
These sound amazing! My son is gluten intolerant and I am always looking for sweets to bake for him. He'll love these (and so will I!).
I love baking with berries in the spring, to me nothing says spring/summer like the taste of fresh berries!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be a fun weekend project for you both to do together!
Jessica Rush
Well, he is a senior this year, so he doesn't like to bake with me anymore, but he sure likes to eat! I'll leave a plate of food out and he and his buddies devour it! They love when I bake and cook.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, that works too π
Caitlin Sherwood
So cute, and perfect for spring!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Annie Willmot
Yum. These look delicious. I love fruity recipes in the spring. I made an apple and almond cake last week that was really tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, that sounds a bit wintery π
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats
How cool is it that they are making paleo flour mixes now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Takes out the hassle!
Julia
I love the idea of the paleo flour. I don't follow paleo diet but the combination of almond flour and arrowroot and coconut just sounds delicious! I should definitely look for this at my grocery store. The cookies look so yummy!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's a lovely flour and has such a perfect taste!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
These are so sweet and easy to make too. Strawberry and coconut are a delicious combination
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is a wonderful combo!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Strawberry and coconut is always a winning combo! Now I can't wait until strawberries are at their summer prices. I went to the grocery store yesterday and they were like $4 a carton!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They've been on major sale here! But they still don't taste "prime"...in due time!