Siesta Mexican Shortbread (Vegan Gluten‑Free Cookies)
Siesta Mexican Shortbread (Vegan Gluten‑Free Cookies) is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 2. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Frobulous Veggies on YouTube.
Prep: 2 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 7 min
Cost: $4.85 total, $2.42 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond Flour (main dry base, nut‑flour)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar (sweetener, low glycemic)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (solid at room temperature, provides moisture)
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca (Cassava) Flour (adds chewiness)
- 2 tablespoons Chickpea Flour (protein boost, mild flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Jasmine Tea Extract (floral aroma)
- 1/2 teaspoon Orange Peel Powder (citrus note)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (warm spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ginger Powder (spicy undertone)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (enhances flavor)
- Pinch Sea Salt (balances sweetness)
Instructions
Open the Package
Carefully cut or tear the seal of the Siesta Mexican Shortbread package using a knife or scissors. Remove the six cookies and place them on a clean plate.
Time: PT1M
Arrange the Cookies
Space the cookies evenly on the plate so they don’t touch each other, which helps keep them crisp.
Time: PT1M
Taste and Enjoy
Take a bite of a cookie, noting the vanilla‑wafer texture, gingerbread‑like cinnamon‑sugar flavor, and subtle jasmine aroma. Enjoy the snack as is or pair with a cup of tea.
Time: PT5M
Store Leftovers
Place any remaining cookies back into the original package or transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week for extra crispness.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Plant‑Based
Allergens: Almonds, Coconut, Chickpea (legume)
Last updated: April 6, 2026





