Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius
Put the oats, dessicated coconut, flour and sugar in a mixing bowl and mix well
Melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan over a low heat, add the maple syrup and stir until combined
In a small bowl, dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the 2 tbsp of hot water and add the melted butter mixture
Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until it is mixed well.
Roll mixture into balls with your hands, mixture should make 20, flatten each ball and place 2cm apart on a paper lined baking tray
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!