Our Favourite Vegan Lebkuchen Recipes

Lebkuchen are a traditional spiced cake-type cookie that is nearly impossible to put down.

Traditional vegan lebkuchen recipe

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This first recipe uses coconut sugar and olive oil to replace butter and honey (two of the traditional non-vegan components of lebkuchen). It’s an elevated take of gingerbread and a simple recipe to follow for all ages. 

Gluten-free vegan lebkuchen recipe

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If you’re after a gluten-free and tasty lebkuchen recipe due to allergies or intolerances, this is the recipe for you. It carries all of the flavour and texture you’d expect, just zero gluten. They’re simple to make and guaranteed to go down a storm.

Festive-shaped vegan lebkuchen recipe

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Get your Christmas tree and star-shaped cutters at the ready for this recipe. The spice mix used here is warming and perfectly balanced, plus who doesn’t love using the fun cookie cutters at any opportunity they get? 

Once you’ve had a go at one of these recipes, let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.