Persimmon Coconut Cookies
Purée persimmons, mix them with desiccated coconut until a dough forms, shape and bake at 180 °C until golden. The dough makes 9 cookies of about 106 kcal each.
- Protein · 100 g
- ≈2.3 g
- Energy · 100 g
- ≈203 kcal
- Makes
- 9 cookies
Per serving (1 cookie): 1.22 g protein · 106 kcal
A simple two-ingredient cookie experiment with no flour and no added sugar. The texture is soft rather than crisp, and all the sweetness comes from the persimmon. Coconut dominates the flavor, so it makes sense to try a small batch first.
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Blend the persimmons into a smooth purée.
Transfer the purée to a bowl and add the coconut gradually, mixing until it forms a dough.
Divide the dough into equal pieces, roll them into balls and flatten them slightly.
Place the cookies on the tray and press a few chocolate chips on top if you like.
Bake for about 10–20 minutes, until the tops are golden.
Let the cookies cool a little before serving.
Nutrition declaration
Each serving (1 cookie) contains:
- Energy444 kJ106 kcal5%
- Fat8.2 g12%
- of which saturates7.2 g36%
- of which sugars6.8 g8%
- Salt<0.01 g0%
of an adult’s reference intake.
| Typical values | Per 100 g | Per serving1 cookie | %RI**per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 849 kJ 203 kcal | 444 kJ 106 kcal | 5% |
| Fat | 16 g | 8.2 g | 12% |
| of which saturates | 14 g | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 12 g | 5% |
| of which sugars | 13 g | 6.8 g | 8% |
| Fibre | 12 g | 6.2 g | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Salt | <0.01 g | <0.01 g | 0% |
* Estimated from the ingredient amounts; not stated in the source.
** Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Per-100 g values are calculated from the estimated weight of the finished dish (~470 g).
Tips
- If you're not sure you'll like them, make a small batch first.
- Dipping the cookies halfway in melted chocolate improves the flavor noticeably, though it also adds calories.
FAQ
Do these cookies turn out crunchy?
No, they have a soft texture, neither hard nor crisp.
What do they taste like?
Mostly coconut, with only a light sweetness from the persimmon. Without chocolate they weren't well liked.
